Though the Drivers' Championship is settled, the race for the Constructors' Championship is heating up, as the Formula 1 season makes its penultimate stop at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday.
Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive World Championship title after finishing fifth at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, taking an unassailable lead in the standings.
In the constructors' championship, McLaren-Mercedes is currently in the lead with 608 points, followed by Ferrari on 584 and Red Bull on 555.
George Russell will start the race in pole position on Sunday, having clocked 1:20.575 in qualifying. Verstappen had clocked a better time, 1:20.520, but was handed a one-place penalty for inadvertently impeding Russell.
Starting in third place is McLaren-Mercedes' Lando Norris.
The 2024 Qatar Grand Prix race is finally here and for all your TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
How to watch F1 Qatar Grand Prix: TV channel, live stream
The Qatar Grand Prix is the 23rd race of the 2024 Formula 1 season and takes place from the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar.
Here's how to watch the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix across North America:
| Region | TV channel | Streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+, Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV, YouTube TV, F1 TV |
| Canada | TSN (English), RDS / Noovo (French) | TSN Direct |
USA: ESPN is showing qualifying live on TV and while there are several live streaming options, ESPN+ and Fubo are your best bets with the latter including a FREE trial to new subscribers.
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Canada: Canadian F1 fans can watch English-speaking coverage of qualifying on TSN or stream via TSN Direct, while French speakers can also follow the action on RDS or Noovo.
What time is F1 Qatar Grand Prix race today?
Today's Qatar Grand Prix gets underway at 7:00 p.m. local time from the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail, Qatar – and here's how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, December 1 | 11:00 a.m. ET |
| Central Time | Sunday, December 1 | 10:00 a.m. CT |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, December 1 | 9:00 a.m. MT |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, December 1 | 8:00 a.m. PT |
F1 Qatar Grand Prix starting grid
| Position | Driver |
| 1 | George Russell |
| 2 | Max Verstappen |
| 3 | Lando Norris |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton |
| 7 | Carlos Sainz |
| 8 | Fernando Alonso |
| 9 | Sergio Perez |
| 10 | Kevin Magnussen |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly |
| 12 | Zhou Guanyu |
| 13 | Valtteri Bottas |
| 14 | Yuki Tsunoda |
| 15 | Lance Stroll |
| 16 | Alexander Albon |
| 17 | Liam Lawson |
| 18 | Nico Hulkenberg |
| 19 | Franco Colapinto |
| 20 | Esteban Ocon |
When is the next F1 race after the Qatar Grand Prix?
The 24th and last race of the Formula 1 season will be the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
The race will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit with Max Verstappen competing as the four-time defending champion.
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