Race Ready: Qatar F1 Schedule and Travel Guide

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Qatar F1 Grand Prix, taking place at the Lusail International Circuit, from 27-29 November 2026.

We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience.

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Qatar F1 weekend schedule

The schedule for the 2026 Grand Prix has not yet been released. Below is the schedule from the 2025 race weekend to give you an idea of when sessions tend to take place.

FRIDAY 28 NOVEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION
12:50 | 09:50 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | PRACTICE SESSION
14:05 | 11:05 | FORMULA 2 | PRACTICE SESSION
16:30 | 13:30 | FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
18:00 | 15:00 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION
19:10 | 16:10 | FORMULA 2 | QUALIFYING SESSION
20:30 | 17:30 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING

SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION
15:20 | 12:20 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | QUALIFYING SESSION
17:00 | 14:00 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT RACE
19:20 | 16:20 | FORMULA 2 | SPRINT RACE
21:00 | 18:00 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION
22:45 | 10:45 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | FIRST RACE

SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION
13:45 | 10:45 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | SECOND RACE
15:00 | 12:00 | FORMULA 2 | FEATURE RACE
19:00 | 16:00 | FORMULA 1 | QATAR GRAND PRIX

Qatar Lusail Circuit Map

Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

Getting to the Lusail International Circuit

By public transport

Most international visitors will fly into Doha, the capital city of Qatar.The circuit is 10km north of the country’s second biggest city, Lusail, which is where the track gets its name.

However, Doha is only 30km away and many racegoers will opt to stay in the city that hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, and commute to the Qatar Grand Prix. Doha International Airport was voted the World’s Best Airport in both 2021 and 2022 is located just 15 minutes from the city centre.

But once you’ve got to the hotel and checked in, you’ll need to know how to get to the track.

Metro

Doha’s metro was only built in 2019. The incredibly modern and efficient network links the airport to the city centre, and fans can take the metro to Lusail Metro Station on racedays. Although the line doesn’t quite reach the circuit, the race organisers put on a free shuttle bus, which only takes around 15/20 minutes.

The metro is very reasonably priced too. A return journey costs around 2 Qatari Riyal (50p) and an unlimited day pass is just 6 QR (£1.50).

Taxi

Taxis are also very reasonably priced in Qatar, and if you’re travelling in a group, it could be more comfortable to grab a cab. A one-way trip costs around 37 QR (£8.30).

One of the most popular taxi services in Doha are the easily recognisable, turquoise coloured Karwa cabs. It is worth downloading their app if you’ll be booking numerous taxis throughout your visit.

Where to sit at the Qatar Grand Prix

Use our handy grandstand guide to the Qatar Circuit before you book your Qatar Grand Prix tickets.

Qatar Grandstand Guide: Where to sit for the Qatar Grand Prix

Lusail International Circuit Track Stats

LUSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT | TRACK STATS
FIRST GRAND PRIX | 2021
LAP LENGTH | 5.419 km
LAP RECORD | 1:22.384 Lando Norris (2024)
LAPS | 57
RACE DISTANCE | 308.611km
TURNS | 16

Important Information

Emergency Number

999

Good to Know

The local currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 4.62 QAR. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is Arabic.

Prohibited Items at the Lusail International Circuit.