The 2021 Formula 1 Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix happened on November 21, 2021, at Qatar's Lusail International Circuit. It was the first-ever Qatar Grand Prix and the 20th round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship.
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In the race, Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes secured the win, with Max Verstappen from Red Bull coming in second. Two races later, though, Verstappen would edge out Hamilton to take the Championship title.
Remarkably, Fernando Alonso from Alpine clinched his first podium finish since the 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix and his first with Team Enstone since the 2009 Singapore Grand Prix.
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Hamilton in pole position
Lewis Hamilton secured pole position with a time of 1:20.827
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The flying Dutchman
Max Verstappen set a lap record with a time of 1:23.196 on lap 57
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Hamilton’s big milestone
Hamilton's win marked his 30th different circuit victory in a GP
Qatar’s flying start in Formula One
The Qatar Grand Prix is a Formula One race that debuted in 2021 and became the fourth full night race on the Formula One calendar, joining Singapore, Bahrain, and Sakhir Grands Prix. Due to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, there was no Qatar GP that year, but the action resumed with the Formula 1® Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023 that marked the start of a 10-year contract.it skipped the 2022 season but will return in 2023 with a 10-year contract.
Get revved up for the 2024 Grand Prix in Qatar
Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled spectacle as Formula One gears up to make a thrilling return to Qatar. The Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit promises high-speed drama, intense competition, and captivating moments under the brilliant lights of this night race.
Lusail International Circuit
The Lusail International Circuit is a state-of-the-art motorsport facility. Its cutting-edge design and illuminated night races create an electrifying atmosphere, attracting motorsport enthusiasts from around the world.
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