Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024: Qualifying Start Time, How to Watch & More
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Get all the details on the start time, live stream options, and F1 qualifying format for the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024. Find out when and where to watch this exciting qualifying session.
What Time Does Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying Start?
The Las Vegas Grand Prix returns for its second season, and Formula 1 fans are eagerly awaiting the next exciting qualifying session. In 2024, qualifying for this iconic night race will take place on Friday, November 22 at 10:00 PM local time in Las Vegas. Here's a breakdown of the start times for various regions across the globe:
- United States and Canada: 10:00 PM Pacific Time, 12:00 AM Central Time [Saturday, November 23], 1:00 AM Eastern Time [Saturday, November 23]
- Mexico: 12:00 AM [Mexico City] [Saturday, November 23]
- United Kingdom: 6:00 AM [Saturday, November 23]
- Central European Time: 7:00 AM [Saturday, November 23]
- South Africa: 8:00 AM [Saturday, November 23]
- Gulf Standard Time: 10:00 AM [Saturday, November 23]
- India: 11:30 AM [Saturday, November 23]
- Indonesia: 1:00 PM [Western Indonesia Time] [Saturday, November 23]
- China, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines: 2:00 PM [Saturday, November 23]
- Japan: 3:00 PM [Saturday, November 23]
- Australia: 5:00 PM [Australian Eastern Daylight Time] [Saturday, November 23]
- New Zealand: 7:00 PM [New Zealand Daylight Time] [Saturday, November 23]
Be sure to check local times if you reside outside these time zones to catch all the action during qualifying!
How to Watch Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying on TV
If you're in the UK, you can watch the entire F1 season, including the Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying, live via Sky Sports or a NOW Sports Month Membership. NOW TV offers a flexible contract-free option to cancel at any time!
Here’s where you can catch the Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying in various countries:
- Africa: SuperSport
- Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
- Brazil: BandSports, TV Bandeirantes
- Canada: RDS (French), TSN (English)
- China: CCTV
- France: Canal+
- Germany: Sky Sport F1
- India: FanCode
- Italy: Sky Sport F1, TV8
- Mexico: Fox Sports
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1, Channel 4 (highlights)
- United States: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
Las Vegas Grand Prix Qualifying Live Stream: How to Watch Online
If you prefer streaming, there are several options for watching the Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying online. In the UK, you can stream the race via NOW TV and Sky Go.
F1 TV Pro is available worldwide in select territories, providing a premium streaming experience with exclusive features, including onboard cameras from all 20 cars, pre- and post-race shows, and much more. With F1 TV Pro, you can enjoy a seamless experience on a variety of devices like Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku.
F1 TV Pro is available in multiple languages, and the service is free of ads, offering a superior viewing experience for Formula 1 enthusiasts.
What Is the F1 Qualifying Format?
Formula 1 qualifying follows a knockout format designed to set the grid positions for the race. Here’s a breakdown of the three stages:
Q1: 18 Minutes
All 20 cars participate in the first 18-minute session, where the goal is to set the fastest lap times. The bottom five drivers are eliminated at the end of Q1, securing places 16 to 20 on the grid.
Q2: 15 Minutes
After a brief break, the remaining 15 cars compete in Q2, which lasts 15 minutes. The five slowest drivers are eliminated at the end of this session, and positions 11 to 15 on the grid are determined.
Q3: 12 Minutes
The final 10 drivers take part in Q3, the shootout for pole position, which lasts 12 minutes. The fastest lap times determine the top 10 grid positions for the Grand Prix.
This thrilling knockout format keeps fans on the edge of their seats as each session narrows the field down to the fastest drivers. The Las Vegas Grand Prix qualifying is sure to be an exciting spectacle!
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