Race Ready: Qatar F1 Schedule and Travel Guide
Get ready for an Arabian night Grand Prix in Arabia with our Race Ready guide, covering the Qatar F1 schedule, travel and accommodation
Welcome to the Race Ready for the Qatar F1 Grand Prix, taking place at the Losail International Circuit, from 29 November – 1 December.
We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience. The 2024 race is still on sale – book your Qatar F1 Grand Prix tickets here.
Qatar F1 weekend schedule
The Qatar F1 Grand Prix will offer a yet another thrilling night race in Arabia as the Formula 1 championship comes to a conclusion. Here is the Qatar F1 schedule, in both local and UK time.
FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+4) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:50 | 08:50 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 13:00 | 10:00 | F1 ACADEMY | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION |
| 14:05 | 11:05 | FORMULA 2 | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 16:30 | 13:30 | FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION |
| 18:00 | 15:00 | F1 ACADEMY | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION |
| 19:10 | 16:10 | FORMULA 2 | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 20:30 | 17:30 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT QUALIFYING |
| 21:45 | 18:45 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | QUALIFYING SESSION |
SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+4) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:20 | 11:20 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | FIRST RACE |
| 15:15 | 12:15 | F1 ACADEMY | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 14:05 | 11:05 | FORMULA 2 | PRACTICE SESSION |
| 17:00 | 14:00 | FORMULA 1 | SPRINT RACE |
| 19:20 | 16:20 | FORMULA 2 | SPRINT RACE |
| 21:00 | 18:00 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION |
| 23:05 | 20:05 | F1 ACADEMY | FIRST RACE |
SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER
| LOCAL TIME (GMT+4) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:45 | 09:45 | PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EAST | SECOND RACE |
| 14:00 | 11:00 | F1 ACADEMY | SECOND RACE |
| 15:20 | 12:20 | FORMULA 2 | FEATURE RACE |
| 21:00 | 18:00 | FORMULA 1 | QATAR GRAND PRIX |
Qatar Losail Circuit Map
Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.
Getting to the Losail International Circuit
By public transport
Most international visitors will fly into Doha, the capital city of Qatar.The circuit is 10km north of the country’s second biggest city, Lusail, which is where the track gets its name.
However, Doha is only 30km away and many racegoers will opt to stay in the city that hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2022, and commute to the Qatar Grand Prix. Doha International Airport was voted the World’s Best Airport in both 2021 and 2022 is located just 15 minutes from the city centre.
But once you’ve got to the hotel and checked in, you’ll need to know how to get to the track.
Metro
Doha’s metro was only built in 2019. The incredibly modern and efficient network links the airport to the city centre, and fans can take the metro to Lusail Metro Station on racedays. Although the line doesn’t quite reach the circuit, the race organisers put on a free shuttle bus, which only takes around 15/20 minutes.
The metro is very reasonably priced too. A return journey costs around 2 Qatari Riyal (50p) and an unlimited day pass is just 6 QR (£1.50).
Taxi
Taxis are also very reasonably priced in Qatar, and if you’re travelling in a group, it could be more comfortable to grab a cab. A one-way trip costs around 37 QR (£8.30).
One of the most popular taxi services in Doha are the easily recognisable, turquoise coloured Karwa cabs. It is worth downloading their app if you’ll be booking numerous taxis throughout your visit.
Where to sit at the Qatar Grand Prix
Use our handy grandstand guide to the Qatar Circuit before you book your Qatar Grand Prix tickets.
Losail International Circuit Track Stats
| LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT | TRACK STATS |
|---|---|
| FIRST GRAND PRIX | 2021 |
| LAP LENGTH | 5.419 km |
| LAP RECORD | 1:24.319 Max Verstappen (2023) |
| LAPS | 57 |
| RACE DISTANCE | 308.611km |
| TURNS | 16 |
Important Information
Emergency Number
Good to Know
The local currency is the Qatari Riyal (QAR). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 4.62 QAR. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.
The official language is Arabic.
Prohibited Items at the Losail International Circuit.
Customer Service
If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre.
FAQs
If you have some more queries or would like more information, head over to our FAQs section.
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