F1 Qatar - Speed Race F1

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Qatar

Abu Dhabi

First Grand Prix

2021

Number of Laps

57

Circuit Length

5.419 km

Race Distance

308.611 km

Lap Record

1:22.384

Lusail International Circuit

History and Construction

The circuit was built in a record time of approximately one year, at an estimated cost of $58 million.
Inaugurated in 2004 with the Qatar MotoGP. Designed for motorcycle racing, it was also designed for other types of events.
A pioneer in night racing in 2008, it made history by installing a permanent, state-of-the-art outdoor lighting system.
The circuit underwent major and extensive renovations in 2022 and 2023 to meet the rigorous standards of Formula 1.
The use of artificial turf surrounding the track helps prevent sand from the nearby desert from blowing onto the track.

Design and Features

With a 5,380-kilometer layout and 16 corners, these corners include a mix of high-speed sections and technical sections.
A notable feature is the 1,068-kilometer main straight, which is one of the longest on the Formula 1 calendar.
The circuit was the first in the world to host a nighttime motorcycle racing event. Its lighting system uses 3,600 luminaires.
Its design was the work of Jassim Al-Mutawa, although it is not a Hermann Tilke design like many other modern circuits.
The renovations for Formula 1 included a new race control center, team facilities, and a Level 1 medical center.

Key Facts

The official lap record for the race was set by Lando Norris (McLaren) in 2024 with a time of 1:22.384.
The circuit, with a length of 5.419 km, requires 57 laps to complete a total distance of 308.611 km.
Following renovations, the circuit now has a capacity for around 52,000 spectators.
The circuit is located on the outskirts of Lusail, north of the Qatari capital, Doha.
It has hosted the MotoGP Grand Prix since 2004, Formula 1 since 2021, and the WEC Championship since 2024.