Calling all F1 fans! Get race ready with all the action behind the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix and take a look back at our monumental first event.
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Calling all F1 fans! Get race ready with all the action behind the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix and take a look back at our monumental first event.
Don't miss the chance to see your heroes on the track in the battle for the FIA F1 Driver's World Championship Trophy. Here's how to be a part of F1's triumphant return to Doha.
BREAKING: F1 will race in Qatar for the first time on 19-21 November. Find out more Qatar will also join the F1 calendar in a 10- year deal from 2023 № so #F1 #QatarGP
Look forward to yet another thrilling race under the lights of the spectacular Lusail International Circuit - a fast and flowing 5.4 km track originally built to host our first-ever MotoGP event in 2004. Located just outside Doha, the track is famous for its legendary main straight - perfect for overtaking.
Max Verstappen set the lap record of 1:23.196 at the 2021 Grand Prix
The circuit's main straight is 1.068 km (0.664 mi) long
3600 bulbs across 1000 structures turns night into day for racing
See some of the adrenaline-fuelled action that has taken place at Lusail International Circuit.
Missed the inaugural Qatar F1 Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton took the win for Mercedes in 50 laps, beating second-place Max Verstappen by almost 30 seconds. It was Hamilton's 102nd victory in the world championship, narrowing the gap in the overall standings to 8 points. Fernando Alonso, making just one pit stop, finished in third place for Alpine-Renault.
In 2022, we didn't host the Formula 1 Grand Prix as all eyes were on the FIFA World Cup This year, we are ready to once again host exhilarating racing events.
Lusail International Circuit is located approximately 30 km from central Doha. Race day spectators can take the convenient Doha Metro to reach the circuit. A shuttle service will run from Lusail Metro - QNB Station (red line) to Lusail International Circuit and back. The shuttle stop is located on the east side of the metro station. The shuttle ride is expected to take around 20 minutes.
While free parking will be available to spectators, the number of slots might be limited. We recommend taking a taxi or Uber, or car-pooling. Plan an early arrival to avoid traffic congestion around the circuit and parking areas.
Visit the official Formula 1 website to sign up for ticket notifications.
Lusail International Circuit is 5.38 km in length with a total of 16 turns (10 right turns and 6 left turns). The circuit opened its doors in 2004 and added permanent floodlights in 2007 to facilitate evening races.
Yes, there will be a fan zone behind the Main Grandstand, accessible to spectators who hold tickets for the Main Grandstand: Zone A, Zone B, Zone C, as well as the North Grandstand. Lusail Club and Corner 10 Grandstand will have their own smaller fan zones with food, beverages and a range of activities.
Visitors are encouraged to wear modest and conservative clothing that is comfortable but not too revealing. Click here for more details on insider tips for visiting Doha.
Wondering if Losail and Lusail is the same place? Yes, if you see either spelling used for the name of
the city or an attraction in the city, it refers to the same place. Both spellings are correct.
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