Circuit
Lusail International Circuit
Lusail, Qatar
Lusail is a fast, flowing circuit originally built for motorcycle racing, which shows in its wide, sweeping corners and near-total absence of slow sections. It is run at night and remains punishingly hot even after dark.
- Track type
- Permanent (night)
- Overtaking
- Moderate
- Upset risk
- Medium
What the lap demands
An almost continuous sequence of medium and high-speed corners with very little straight-line respite. That loads the tyres more heavily and more constantly than anywhere else on the calendar, and aggressive kerbs add to the stress.
How the racing unfolds
The high-speed nature makes following difficult, though the main straight offers a passing opportunity. The bigger factor is that tyre life is severely limited here, which forces teams into more pit stops than they would otherwise choose and can compress or spread the field artificially. Races here are frequently decided by who can complete a stint without falling off a performance cliff rather than by outright pace.
Racing here in 2026
- Qatar Grand PrixRound 22
The race page carries the weekend schedule, the running order once each session is classified, and how the Top 5 picks scored.