Transport

Doha has a cost-effective and efficient metro system that many fans use as part of their journey to the circuit. The Red Line takes you from the city centre to Lusail station, and travel cards are easy to purchase at one of the multiple vending machines at each station.

The metro begins operations from around 05:30 Saturday-Thursday, though it is important to note that operations do not start on Fridays until 14:00, so be aware of this if you’re heading to see the action that day. The metro runs until around 00:00 Saturday-Wednesday, and until 01:00 on Thursday-Friday.

Although the metro doesn’t take fans directly to the venue itself, it runs in conjunction with a complimentary return shuttle service that takes fans to the gates at the circuit.

Another easy way of getting to the circuit is to travel by taxi, a common transport method in Qatar. You can either book a taxi service in advance or hail one from the street, and there are designated drop-off points at the circuit for these services.

Traffic can be busy during the race weekend, so it’s important to plan ahead and allow plenty of time for your journey to and from the circuit.