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Qatar’s F1 spectacle

Published: 25 Aug 2024 - 09:33 am | Last Updated: 13 Mar 2025 - 05:44 am

Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and the Lusail International Circuit (LIC) are gearing up to host another successful edition of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix which will see the world’s best drivers in action at the iconic venue. Excitement is building up ahead of the eagerly-awaited event which has entered the 100-day countdown.

Scheduled to be held from 29 November to 1 December, the spectacular F1 week in Qatar will be the penultimate round of the world championship prior to the final race in Abu Dhabi. The likes of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen – the reigning world champion, McLaren’s Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes will all descend on the circuit offering guaranteed thrill.

The LIC is busy in the preparations for the event to ensure a memorable experience for all the fans after successfully hosting the two Formula One events in the previous seasons. To mark the 100-day countdown recently, it unveiled the new “Lusail Hill Lounge” Hospitality Package with the offering promising an unparalleled race-viewing experience. The all-new Lusail Hill Lounge draws its inspiration from last year’s inaugural Lusail Hill, refined and enhanced based on fan feedback. Designed to capture the exhilarating atmosphere of the open-air, the Lusail Hill Lounge offers breathtaking views of the high-speed action at Turn 1, bringing fans closer to the thrill like never before. Besides the Lusail Hill Lounge, a wide range of world-class hospitality options including Premiere Hospitality, F1 Experiences Champions Club and Club 16 are on offer.

Since hosting the MotoGP back in 2004, the LIC has emerged as one of the major venues for motorsports in the world. Besides the F1 and MotoGP races, the Lusail circuit is also home to the World Endurance Championship rounds. These events maintain Qatar’s status as a motorsports hub in the Middle East, and drive economic growth through tourism and revenue. They also promote a local and regional sporting culture, inspire youth participation, and align with Qatar’s National Vision 2030 goals.

Besides bringing mega events home, grooming young riders and drivers to represent Qatar in the future championships is also part of QMMF’s strategy to promote the motorsports in the entire region. The QMMF and LIC are working together to youth engagement and talent development, solidifying Qatar’s commitment to the future of motorsports. In this regard, the Qatar’s motorsports authorities are giving all out support to the youngsters and by considering the recent achievements by these racers it would not be an overstatement to say their development is on track with a bright future ahead.