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Watch the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 in London on Sunday 29 November 2026, with the race at Losail International Circuit starting at 4:00pm UK time from one of the newest permanent fixtures on the Formula 1 calendar. The Losail circuit is a smooth, flowing track in the desert outside Doha that produces high-speed racing, with the long back straight and several medium-speed sweepers generating genuine DRS battles and tyre degradation that keeps strategy choices in play throughout the race. Qatar’s floodlit conditions add a distinctive visual quality to coverage, with the illuminated desert surface and heat shimmer giving the race a different look to European and American rounds. By late November the Formula 1 season is in its final weeks, and with the Abu Dhabi season finale following the following Sunday, the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 could be the last opportunity for either championship to be settled before the curtain closer, making it a high-stakes watch from London. The 4:00pm UK start is well-suited to a Sunday afternoon session at a sports bar, with the race typically wrapping up around 6:00pm. Coverage is live on Sky Sports F1 in the UK, and dedicated F1 venues in London should have full race coverage running from the pre-race build-up. Book a table in advance at your preferred F1 bar to enjoy the Qatar Grand Prix 2026 in the best possible atmosphere ahead of the season finale the following week.
