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Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix

“Night race at Lusail International Circuit — F1 season penultimate race + 10-year deal until 2032”

The Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit (30 km north of Doha) is a night race held in late November. 5.4 km circuit, 16 corners. Signed 10-year deal until 2032. Traditionally penultimate race of the F1 season. Sprint format weekend.

Upcoming dates

Next
2026
November 27-29 (Friday-Sunday)
Friday-Sunday
Following year
2027
November 26-28 (Sprint format)

Late November — locked into F1 calendar until 2032 via 10-year deal signed 2023.

Duration
3 days (Friday sprint qualifying + Saturday sprint + Sunday race)
Crowd
70,000 total (30,000
Budget/day
$350-900 (race + Doha hotel + food)
Book ahead
5+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: F1 fans + Qatar tourism combo + winter GCC escape
  • ✓Book West Bay Doha hotels 5-6 months ahead — Four Seasons Doha + St Regis + W Doha + Sheraton Grand + Ritz-Carlton Doha are all 30 min from Lusail
  • ✓Weekend 3-day ticket QAR 750 ($205). Grandstand QAR 1,500-3,800 ($410-1,040). VIP Paddock Club QAR 18,000+ ($4,935+)
  • ✓Qatar visa on arrival for 100+ nationalities — free for many Western passports
  • ✓Lusail Boulevard + Lusail Marina open — combine with Msheireb Downtown, Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art
  • ✓Race starts 20:00 local (night race). Doha Metro Red Line extends to Lusail — free during race weekend

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Frequently asked

When is the Qatar Grand Prix 2026?
November 27-29, 2026 (Friday-Sunday). Sunday race starts 20:00 local (night race). Sprint format weekend.
How much are Qatar GP tickets?
3-day weekend ticket QAR 750 ($205). Grandstand QAR 1,500-3,800 ($410-1,040). VIP Paddock Club QAR 18,000+ ($4,935+).
How do I get from Doha airport to Lusail International Circuit?
DOH to Lusail Circuit = 35 min drive. Careem QAR 60-100. Airport taxi QAR 80-120. Doha Metro Red Line extends to Lusail — QAR 2 fare, ~40 min from DOH via Msheireb interchange.
Do I need a visa for Qatar F1?
Qatar visa-on-arrival is free for 100+ nationalities including US, UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Canada, Japan, South Korea. Just present passport at immigration.
Which hotels are best for Qatar F1?
West Bay hotels (Four Seasons Doha, St Regis, W Doha, Sheraton Grand) are 30 min to Lusail + walk to Souq Waqif. Katara Village hotels closer. Lusail-specific hotels (Waldorf Astoria Lusail) walk to circuit.

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