Sports fans face a packed schedule on Friday, November 6, featuring Formula 1 practice in Brazil, MotoGP sessions in Qatar, and the ATP Masters 1000 tennis tournament in Paris, as reported by OA Sport. The day includes global championships in shooting, weightlifting, and gymnastics, alongside international team events in soccer and lacrosse.
Brazilian GP and Qatar MotoGP practice sessions open
Motorsport enthusiasts can follow the opening stages of two major Grand Prix weekends today. Formula 1 drivers hit the track for two practice sessions at the Brazilian GP, scheduled for 16:30 and 20:00. Meanwhile, the MotoGP circuit continues in Qatar, with practice sessions for Moto3, Moto2, and the premier class running throughout the day. MotoGP pre-qualifying sessions are set to begin at 15:15 for Moto3, 16:05 for Moto2, and 17:00 for the MotoGP class.
Paris Masters reaches quarter-final stage today
The ATP Masters 1000 in Paris reaches its quarter-final stage today, with matches beginning at 14:00. On the women’s side, the WTA 250 tournaments in Hong Kong and Chennai continue with semifinal and quarter-final matchups, respectively. In indoor sports, Italy competes in the women’s sixes lacrosse European Championships against Germany at 12:30, while the national futsal team faces Kosovo in World Cup qualifying at 20:00.
Figure skating Grand Prix moves to Shenzhen
International competition remains intense across several disciplines. The World Championships for shooting, weightlifting, and trampoline gymnastics are currently underway. The Grand Prix of figure skating moves to Shenzhen, China, featuring short programs for ice dance, women’s singles, and pairs. Dakar is currently hosting the Youth Olympics, with coverage available on Discovery Plus and Olympic Channel, and select windows on RaiSportHD.
EuroLeague basketball features Virtus Bologna playing Dubai
Basketball fans have a busy evening with EuroLeague action. Virtus Bologna plays Dubai at 20:30, following earlier matchups featuring Besiktas, Zalgiris Kaunas, Olympiacos, Stella Rossa Belgrado, and Partizan Belgrado. Soccer schedules are equally dense, with Serie B and Serie C matches in Italy, along with fixtures in the Saudi League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and the English FA Cup. Venezia hosts Udinese in Serie A at 20:45 to close the day’s primary Italian football coverage.
Frequently asked questions about the sports schedule
Where can I watch the Formula 1 practice sessions? Formula 1 practice sessions from the Brazilian GP are broadcast live on Sky Sport Uno, Sky Sport F1, and Sky Sport 4K, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW. Are there any free-to-air broadcasts for today’s events? RaiSportHD and Rai Play provide coverage for specific events, including windows of the Youth Olympics at 14:00, the women’s water polo match between Trieste and Roma at 16:45, and the equestrian World Cup jumping event in Verona at 18:15.
What time does the Italy futsal match start? The World Cup qualifying match between Kosovo and Italy is scheduled for 20:00, though no television or streaming broadcast is currently slated for this event.
Did you know?
The Grand Prix of figure skating in Shenzhen includes short programs for multiple disciplines, providing a full day of broadcast content through Eurosport, Discovery Plus, and DAZN starting from 07:45.
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