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Take a lap around the Lusail International Circuit
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.
Lusail International Circuit map
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F1 lap record
Max Verstappen set the lap record of 1:23.196 at the 2021 Grand Prix
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Straight down the line
The circuit's main straight is 1.068 km (0.664 mi) long
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Night racing
3600 bulbs across 1000 structures turns night into day for racing
Race highlights from the track
See some of the adrenaline-fuelled action that has taken place at Lusail International Circuit.
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2021 Qatar Grand Prix
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.
2022 was all about the FIFA World Cup™ in Qatar
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.
Have a question about the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Qatar?
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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