Losail International Circuit to host F1's first ever Qatar Grand Prix

DOHA – On September 30 2021, FIA announced that the Qatar Grand Prix will be added into Formula 1 calendar starting 2021. The 2021 event is due to replace canceled Japanese Grand Prix. In addition, the Qatar Grand Prix will be part of Middle East triple-header alongside the newly added Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The upcoming Qatar GP will take place at Losail International Circuit, which currently held FIM Grand Prix motorcycle racing events including MotoGP and World Superbike Championships. FIA had also held their events at Losail, including GP2 Asia series where Sergio Perez (Red Bull) won the race 2 when he was raced for Barwa Campos team back in 2009.

According to the F1's official site, the Qatar GP will be take place in a 57-lap sunset-to-night race, which is a similar racing schedule to Abu Dhabi GP.

Source:

- https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-qatar-to-join-f1-calendar-in-2021-as-country-signs-additional-10.50lbiJcZfoo6udNWZMDAn6.html

- https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-inaugural-qatar-grand-prix.1JD8aSTDX6Upr6QBg08XIR.html