Highlights of the Losail International Circuit

Formula 1 celebrates its racing premiere under floodlights this Sunday (3 p.m. / Sky) in the desert state of Doha.

Highlights of the Losail International Circuit

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: The construction of the 5380 meter long race track cost the equivalent of around 50 million euros.

The Losail International Circuit was opened in 2004. Since then, the Qatar Grand Prix has been held annually as part of the motorcycle world championship, and there is also a Superbike world championship run.

The longest straight is 1068 meters long, there are a total of ten right and six left turns.

The location

: The modern course is located around 25 kilometers north of Doha, both in the middle of the desert and near the east coast.

The fact that the motorsport premier class is now making a stop in the country, which is controversial due to the human rights situation, is primarily due to the tense corona situation.

For the second time in a row, the Australian Grand Prix could not take place due to strict entry measures, so Qatar stood in for Melbourne shortly before the end of the season.

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The challenge

: logistically, the race is a very special show of strength. Last Sunday there was still driving in São Paulo in Brazil, a week before that in Mexico City. Because of this situation alone, this three-pack is probably the biggest task for the makers and their staff this season due to the long travel times and great distances. There will be an urgently needed break in the coming week before the season finale with the two races in Saudi Arabia (December 5) and Abu Dhabi (December 12).

The future

: Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Co. can get used to the stop in Doha.

From 2023 on there will be a permanent place in the World Cup calendar for ten years.

Formula 1 is thus expanding its position in the region even further.

From this weekend, five Grand Prix will take place on the Arabian Peninsula, regardless of the season: The racing year 2022 begins in Bahrain (March 20, 2022), before the race for victory is again in Saudi Arabia (March 27, 2022).

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