The unforgiving streets of Monaco set up arguably the most dramatic qualifying session of any Formula 1 season.
Qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the key moments of the whole season. The drivers spend all three practice sessions building up for their one crucial lap around Monaco, getting as close to the walls as possible for one of the most thrilling hours of the year. It’s probably the most critical battle for pole position, given how hard it is to overtake.
Monaco Grand Prix qualifying will begin at 4 pm local time on Saturday, 25 May 2024. For fans around the world, here are the start times: 8 am Pacific Daylight Time, 9 am Central Daylight Time, and 10 am Eastern in the United States and Canada; 8 am in Mexico City; 3 pm in the United Kingdom; 4 pm Central European Time; 4 pm in South Africa; 6 pm Gulf Standard Time; 7.30 pm in India; 9 pm Western Indonesia Time; 10 pm in China, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines; 11 pm in Japan; 12 am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, 26 May; and 2 am New Zealand Standard Time on Sunday, 26 May.
Different nations and territories have their own broadcasting rights deals with Formula 1. Here’s a selection of where F1 fans can catch the action: SuperSport in Africa, Fox Sports, Foxtel, and Kayo in Australia, BandSports and TV Bandeirantes in Brazil, RDS (French) and TSN (English) in Canada, Setanta Sports in Central Asia, CCTV in China, Canal+ and C8 in France, Sky Sport F1 in Germany, FanCode in India, Sky Sport F1 and TV8 in Italy, DAZN and Fuji TV in Japan, ESPN in Latin America (except Argentina and Mexico), beIN Sports in Malaysia, Fox Sports in Mexico, beIN Sports in the Middle East and North Africa, Viaplay in the Netherlands, Sky Sport and Prime (highlights) in New Zealand, A Sports in Pakistan, Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 (highlights) in the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom, Coupang in South Korea, and ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes in the United States.
Streaming options are also available. UK fans can stream the Monaco Grand Prix online through NOW and Sky Go. F1 TV Pro is available worldwide in selected territories and offers exclusive features like onboard cameras from all 20 cars, pre- and post-race shows, and much more. You can stream F1 TV Pro via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku, all without ad breaks and with commentary in six languages.
F1 qualifying is broken down into three parts, using a knockout format that’s been a hit since its introduction. Q1 lasts 18 minutes, and five drivers are eliminated, setting places 16 to 20 on the grid. In Q2, another five drivers are knocked out after a 15-minute session, setting places 11 to 15. Finally, Q3 is a 12-minute shootout for pole position, determining the top 10 spots on the grid.
Don’t miss any Formula 1 action this season. Whether you’re streaming or watching on TV, make sure you catch the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying for one of the year’s most exciting racing moments.
Source: Planetf1
