How to follow Qatar Grand Prix on the BBC

Oscar Piastri gives a thumbs up after securing sprint pole Image source, Getty Images
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Oscar Piastri beat McLaren team-mate Lando Norris to pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix

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The 2025 Formula 1 season heads to Doha for the Qatar Grand Prix - the penultimate race of the season.

Oscar Piastri, who took victory in the final sprint race of the season on Saturday, beat McLaren team-mate Lando Norris to pole position at the Lusail circuit.

Norris' lead at the top of the drivers' championship has been cut to 22 points after Piastri's sprint win.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified in third place and needs to finish ahead of Norris in Qatar to keep his title hopes alive.

Sunday's race starts at 16:00 GMT.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary will be available across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.

All times GMT

Sunday, 30 November

Race: 16:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 3, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the Qatar weather forecast?

The conditions should be dry for Sunday's 57-lap grand prix, with temperatures around 23C to 24C for lights out at 7pm local time.

Can Norris win the championship in Qatar?

Norris leads the drivers' championship with 396 points, 22 points more than Australian Piastri.

If Norris can get ahead of polesitter Piastri and win the Qatar Grand Prix, he will become champion on Sunday.

If the Briton does not win, he can still clinch the title in Doha if he outscores Piastri by at least four points.

Should the points gap be any smaller, the championship fight will go on to the season finale in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

Top 10 drivers Image source, BBC Sport

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