LUSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
Qatar F1 Track Guide

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.
29/11/2024EventTime
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastPractice Session11:50 - 12:35
F1 AcademyFirst Practice Session13:00 - 13:40
FIA Formula 2Practice Session14:05 - 14:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour15:00 - 15:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk15:00 - 16:00
FIAF1 Car Presentation15:00 - 16:00
FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION16:30 - 17:30
F1 AcademySecond Practice Session18:00 - 18:40
Formula 1Teams' Press Conference18:30 - 19:30
FIA Formula 2Qualifying Session19:10 - 19:40
FIA Formula 2F2 Press Conference20:00 - 20:25
FORMULA 1SPRINT QUALIFYING20:30 - 21:14
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastQualifying Session22:00 - 22:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk22:45 - 23:30
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour22:45 - 23:30
30/11/2024EventTime
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastFirst Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)14:20 - 14:50
F1 AcademyQualifying Session15:20 - 15:50
FORMULA 1SPRINT (19 Laps or 60 Mins)17:00 - 17:30
FORMULA 1Press Conference17:30 - 18:00
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk17:40 - 18:40
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour17:40 - 18:40
FIA Formula 2Sprint Race (23 Mins or 45 Mins +1 Lap)19:20 - 20:10
FIA Formula 2F2 Press Conference20:30 - 20:55
FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION21:00 - 22:00
FORMULA 1Press Conference22:00 - 23:00
F1 AcademyFirst Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)23:05 - 23:40
F1 ExperiencesF1 Experiences Champions Club Grid Walk & Trophy Photo23:55 - 00:55
01/12/2024EventTime
Porsche Carrera Cup Middle EastSecond Race (11 Laps or 25 Mins)12:45 - 13:15
F1 AcademySecond Race (14 Laps, Max 30 Mins +1 Lap)14:00 - 14:35
FIA Formula 2Feature Race (32 Laps or 60 Mins +1 Lap)15:20 - 16:25
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Pit Lane Walk16:55 - 17:50
Paddock ClubPaddock Club Track Tour16:55 - 17:50
Formula 1Drivers' Parade17:00 - 17:30
FIA Formula 2F2 Press Conference17:30 - 18:00
Formula 1National Anthem18:44 - 18:46
Formula 1GRAND PRIX (57 LAPS OR 120 MINS)19:00 - 21:00

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