LUSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
Lusail International Circuit Map & Guide
Opening in 2004 for the MotoGP, the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar has been a popular venue for the two-wheeled event – a night race since 2007. Due to the cancellation of the Australian race in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lusail circuit was added to the F1 calendar and won by Lewis Hamilton under lights, with Fernando Alonso taking his first podium with Alpine. Fresh off hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar have signed a 10-year contract to host an F1 race, and is set to join Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia as another popular middle eastern F1 destination. The 2023 Qatar GP will be one of six races with the sprint format, meaning you will catch racing on two days over the weekend.
While each of our Qatar Grand Prix Packages comes with a pre-defined grandstand ticket, we’ve created this Qatar F1 Track guide to help you choose an alternative.
LUSAIL CIRCUIT KEY FACTS.
KEY FACTS.
- Circuit Length – 5.38km
- Number of Laps - 57
- Race Distance – 306.66
- Max Speed – 362.4km/h
LUSAIL CIRCUIT KEY FACTS.
KEY INFORMATION.
- Average Temperature in October – 36c (25c at time of race, night)
- Currency – Qatari Rial (QAR)
- Closest Airport – Doha Airport (DOH)
- Language – Arabic
- Time Zone – Arabia Standard time (AST) +3hr GMT
LUSAIL CIRCUIT KEY FACTS.
GRANDSTANDS.
MAIN
The Main Grandstand at Lusail International Circuit is located directly on the Main Straight immediately facing the pit garages right at the heart of both the circuit and the F1 action.
From a prime location immediately opposite of the F1 pit building, the Main Grandstand gives a fantastic panoramic view of main straight, the pit lane and the F1 team garages.
Ticket holders will have a view over the the starting line, grid ceremony, pit-stops during the race, the finishing line and depending on the exact location, visibility of the winner’s podium ceremony and trophy presentation after the race.
MAIN - ZONE A/B
The seating area is located on the far-right hand side of the Main Grandstand, facing the track. Ticket holders will have a view of the pit entry, pit stops and podium ceremony.
MAIN - ZONES C/D
This zone is located right in the immediate center of the Main Grandstand. Ticket holders will have a view of the pit stops as well as the pre-race grid and podium ceremonies.
MAIN - ZONES E/F
This zone is located on the far left-hand side of the Main Grandstand when facing the track. Ticket holders will have a view of the pre-race grid and starting ceremonies.
NORTH
The North Grandstand at the Lusail International Circuit is located on the Main Straight immediately to the left-hand side of the Main Grandstand.
Ticket holders will have envious views of the very first movement of the F1 cars leaving the starting grid as the lights go green and as they head away from the grid heading towards the all-important Turn 1.
T2
The T2 Grandstand at the Lusail International Circuit, as its name refers, is located on the inside of Turn 2.
As a brand-new seating area for 2023, this grandstand will offer outstanding views across one of the best sections of the track.
Ticket holders will have a direct view of Turn 2 and a view of the action coming from Turn 1 or Turn 3, depending on the exact seating location within the grandstand.
T3
The T3 Grandstand at the Lusail International Circuit, as its name refers, is located overlooking Turn 3.
As a brand-new seating area for 2023, this grandstand will be an exciting venue for the fans with outstanding views on one of the best sections of the track.
Ticket holders will have a direct view of the action on Turn 3 and a superb view of all the action coming from Turn 2.
T16
The T16 Grandstand at the Lusail International Circuit as its name refers, is located overlooking Turn 16.
As a brand-new seating area for 2023, this will be an exciting venue for the fans with superb views of the F1 cars as they battle at high-speed in the final sector of the track.
Ticket holders will have a direct view of all the action at Turn 16, where fans will have visibility of the cars breaking from high-speed into this last turn before entering the main straight.
TIMETABLE FOR THE QATAR GRAND PRIX WEEKEND
Grand Prix schedules are normally released in the weeks leading up to the event. While schedules do change year on year, the most recent schedule (below) should give a good indication of what to expect and when.29/11/2024 | Event | Time |
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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Practice Session | 11:50 - 12:35 |
F1 Academy | First Practice Session | 13:00 - 13:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | Practice Session | 14:05 - 14:50 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 15:00 - 15:50 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 15:00 - 16:00 |
FIA | F1 Car Presentation | 15:00 - 16:00 |
FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION | 16:30 - 17:30 |
F1 Academy | Second Practice Session | 18:00 - 18:40 |
Formula 1 | Teams' Press Conference | 18:30 - 19:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | Qualifying Session | 19:10 - 19:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | F2 Press Conference | 20:00 - 20:25 |
FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING | 20:30 - 21:14 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Qualifying Session | 22:00 - 22:30 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 22:45 - 23:30 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 22:45 - 23:30 |
30/11/2024 | Event | Time |
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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | First Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 14:20 - 14:50 |
F1 Academy | Qualifying Session | 15:20 - 15:50 |
FORMULA 1 | SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins) | 17:00 - 17:30 |
FORMULA 1 | Press Conference | 17:30 - 18:00 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 17:40 - 18:40 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 17:40 - 18:40 |
FIA Formula 2 | Sprint Race (23 Mins or 45 Mins +1 Lap) | 19:20 - 20:10 |
FIA Formula 2 | F2 Press Conference | 20:30 - 20:55 |
FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION | 21:00 - 22:00 |
FORMULA 1 | Press Conference | 22:00 - 23:00 |
F1 Academy | First Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 23:05 - 23:40 |
F1 Experiences | F1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo | 23:55 - 00:55 |
01/12/2024 | Event | Time |
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Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East | Second Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins) | 12:45 - 13:15 |
F1 Academy | Second Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap) | 14:00 - 14:35 |
FIA Formula 2 | Feature Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap) | 15:20 - 16:25 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk | 16:55 - 17:50 |
Paddock Club | Paddock Club Track Tour | 16:55 - 17:50 |
Formula 1 | Drivers' Parade | 17:00 - 17:30 |
FIA Formula 2 | F2 Press Conference | 17:30 - 18:00 |
Formula 1 | National Anthem | 18:44 - 18:46 |
Formula 1 | GRAND PRIX (57 LAPS OR 120 MINS) | 19:00 - 21:00 |