Guide to the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix as F1 nears the season’s end, with the constructors’ title on the line.
McLaren enters the penultimate round knowing that they must outscore Ferrari by 20 points plus avoid losing more than nine points to Red Bull, if want to wrap up their first constructors’ title since 1998 otherwise it goes to the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen has wrapped up his fourth title but Lando Norris now must try and fend off Charles Leclerc for second, with the Brit’s gap over the Monegasque now down to 21 points.
Now here is everything that you need to know about the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix.
Track Guide
Circuit: Losail International Circuit
Laps: 57
Race Distance: 306.660km
Tyre Compounds: C1, C2 & C3
Schedule
| Date | Session | Time (BST) |
| Friday 29 November | Practice | 1:30pm |
| Friday 29 November | Sprint Qualifying | 5:30pm |
| Saturday 30 November | Sprint Rae | 2:00pm |
| Saturday 30 November | Qualifying | 6:00pm |
| Sunday 1 December | Race | 4:00pm |
Five Key Pointers
- After racing in extreme heat in 2023 which took its toll on various drivers, everyone will face cooler conditions due to being held later this year.
- Unlike their last two visits in 2021 and 2023, F1 will now have F2 in tow which could lead to lower track evolution due to extra on-track action.
- With more medium and high-speed corners than in Las Vegas, McLaren will be expected to bounce back and fight for victory.
- After tyre issues limited teams to maximum 18-lap stints in last year’s race, Practice will be key to understanding how the tyres work and interact with kerbs.
- Possibility of high winds and sand breezing across the track the track will provide a test of car stability and grip.
Last Time Out
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri won the sprint race from Verstappen – who clinched his third title in that race, before Verstappen dominated the Grand Prix with teams forced onto a thee-stopper due to tyre issues.