LONG CORNERS. PLENTY OF WORK.
LUSAILLusail International Circuit
Lusail keeps asking the car to lean on its tyres. The flowing lap leaves the main straight to do much of the overtaking work.
THE RACE WEEKENDThe lap, in numbers.
RACE LAP RECORD
1:22.384QUALIFYING BENCHMARK
1:19.387FROM BIKES TO F1
2021Lusail opened for MotoGP in 2004. Formula 1 first raced here in 2021.
Race lap records and qualifying laps are different measures. Facts checked 2026-11-04. Official F1 circuit facts. Qualifying benchmark source · Opening dates refer to the venue’s origins; layouts may have changed.
Where the lap is won. And lost.
TURN 1
Use the straight.
The main straight is over a kilometre long and leads to the opening braking opportunity.
THE FLOWING MIDDLE
Keep it linked.
Medium- and high-speed corners dominate the lap. A car that holds its balance can keep the rhythm going.
THE FINAL SECTOR
Bring the speed home.
The last sequence leads back towards the main straight. The exit matters before that long run begins again.
Lusail, on your clock.
27 November – 29 November 2026
ROUND 22| Session | Track date | Track time | Your time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Fri 27 Nov | 16:30 | — |
| Practice 2 | Fri 27 Nov | 20:00 | — |
| Practice 3 | Sat 28 Nov | 17:30 | — |
| Qualifying | Sat 28 Nov | 21:00 | — |
| Race | Sun 29 Nov | 19:00 | — |
Saved schedule from Jolpica, checked 2026-11-04. Times may change. Track time zone: Asia/Qatar · Your time zone: your device’s time zone. Your date is shown when it differs from the track date.
Less guesswork. More racing.
GETTING IN
Start with your gate.
Check the gate and transport instructions attached to your ticket before setting off. The nearest entrance on a map may not be the entrance for your grandstand.
Allow time for the walk and security checks. Confirm current access, permitted items and accessibility arrangements with the organiser.
EVENT & ACCESS INFORMATIONCHOOSING A VIEW
Different seats. Different race.
The Main Grandstand covers the straight, pits and garages. The T2 Grandstand offers a view of the opening corners.
Check the current seating plan and the view from your exact block. Ticket categories and sightlines can change between events.
F1’S CIRCUIT & VIEWING GUIDEWhat should I check before travelling?
Your ticket gate, current transport arrangements, entry rules and weather forecast. Confirm accessibility and permitted items with the organiser.
Is the lap record the fastest lap ever driven here?
No. A race lap record is set during a Grand Prix. Qualifying laps happen under different conditions and are a separate benchmark.
