Get ready for an Arabian night race with our Race Ready guide, covering the Qatar F1 schedule, travel and accommodation

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

Nous sommes là pour vous permettre d'avoir toutes les informations nécessaires à portée de main afin que vous puissiez profiter pleinement de votre expérience des sports mécaniques en direct.

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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)Heure britannique (GMT+1)SÉRIESESSION
12:5009 h 50PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTSÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
14 h 0511:05FORMULE 2SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
16 h 3013:30FORMULE 1PREMIÈRE SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
18 h15 hPORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTDEUXIÈME SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
19:1016:10FORMULE 2SESSION DE QUALIFICATION
20:3017:30FORMULE 1QUALIFICATIONS DE SPRINT

SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)Heure britannique (GMT+1)SÉRIESESSION
15:2012:20PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTSESSION DE QUALIFICATION
17 h14 hFORMULE 1COURSE DE SPRINT
19:2016:20FORMULE 2COURSE DE SPRINT
21:0018 hFORMULE 1SESSION DE QUALIFICATION
22:4510 h 45PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTPREMIÈRE COURSE

SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER

LOCAL TIME (GMT+4)Heure britannique (GMT+1)SÉRIESESSION
13 h 4510 h 45PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTDEUXIÈME COURSE
15 h12 hFORMULE 2COURSE PHARE
19 h16 hFORMULE 1QATAR 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.

Qatar F1 circuit map

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.

Lusail International Circuit Track Stats

LUSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUITSTATISTIQUES DE PISTE
PREMIER GRAND PRIX2021
LONGUEUR DU TOUR5.419 km
RECORD DU TOUR1:22.384 Lando Norris (2024)
LAPS57
DISTANCE DE LA COURSE 308.611km
VIRAGES16

Informations importantes

Emergency Number

  • 999

Bon à savoir

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.

ℹ️ Prohibited Items at the Lusail International Circuit.

Service clientèle

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Foire aux questions

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