Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix

The Qatar Grand Prix is round 22 of the 2026 Formula 1 season, from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026 at Lusail International Circuit. The circuit is on the northern outskirts of Doha. It was built for Qatar's first MotoGP race in 2004, and Formula 1 first raced here in 2021.

The circuit

The 5.4 km lap was designed mainly with motorcycle racing in mind, and formula1.com describes it as fast and flowing, with medium- and high-speed corners. More than a kilometre of the lap is the main straight, which leads into Turn 1. The race is held under the circuit's floodlights. For spectators there are four grandstands (Main, North, and T16 and T2, named after Turns 16 and 2) and Lusail Hill, an elevated general admission area at Turn 1 with access to the Fan Zone.

The weekend

This is a standard weekend. Friday has two practice sessions, and Saturday has final practice and qualifying. The 57-lap race starts at 19:00 local time on Sunday 29 November (formula1.com). Tickets include the Fan Village and the same-day post-race concert, according to the circuit.

Planning a trip

Hamad International Airport, the Doha Metro and the circuit are all in the same metropolitan area, so most visitors stay in Doha or Lusail and travel in each day. The race is about a month away, so check the official ticket page and hotel availability before you book flights. Formula 1 has confirmed the 2027 race for 3–5 December 2027 if you'd rather plan a year ahead.

• A night race: the race runs under Lusail's floodlights, starting at 19:00 local time on Sunday (formula1.com).
• The main straight: more than a kilometre long, leading into the Turn 1 braking zone, where formula1.com says most overtaking happens.
• Lusail Hill: an elevated general admission viewing area at Turn 1, with Fan Zone access (Lusail International Circuit).
• Main Grandstand: views of the start-finish straight, the pit lane and the team garages (formula1.com). It's the only grandstand with assigned seats (Lusail International Circuit).
• F1 Fan Village and concert: entertainment, activities for adults and children, live performances and a same-day post-race concert are included with race tickets (Lusail International Circuit).

• Lusail: the closest district to the circuit, served by the Doha Metro at Lusail QNB station. The circuit says a shuttle from Lusail Metro Station is planned but not yet confirmed.
• Central Doha and West Bay: the widest choice of hotels, with Doha Metro links. Allow extra time on race days.
• Official packages: the circuit promotes accommodation packages (with tickets and shuttle access) and travel packages with flights and transfers through its partners. Check what each includes before booking.

From the UK

Hamad International Airport (DOH) is Doha's international airport. On 28 October 2026 its arrivals board listed flights from London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX) and Edinburgh (EDI). Check current routes with the airline, as FCDO warns of possible flight cancellations and airspace closures in the region.

To the circuit on race days

• Doha Metro: the airport has its own Metro station (Hamad Intl Airport T1), and Lusail QNB station is the nearest to the circuit. Hamad airport says live service updates and last-train times are shown in every station.
• Shuttle: the circuit says a shuttle from Lusail Metro Station to the circuit is planned, with details to be announced closer to the event.
• Car and taxi: race tickets include free parking access and a taxi pick-up and drop-off zone, according to the circuit.

Tickets are mobile tickets in the Lusail Tickets app, which the circuit says will carry updated venue access information closer to the event.

For the country, see our Qatar guide; we don't have a Doha city guide yet.

Flight delayed or cancelled on the way? See our Travel Disruption guide for your rights.

Tickets are sold by Lusail International Circuit through its official ticket shop. Grandstand tickets (Main, North, T16 and T2) are three-day tickets only, and general admission on Lusail Hill is sold for all three days or single days. Hospitality packages are sold through the circuit's hospitality partner. On 28 October 2026 the circuit's race page showed these ticket types with booking buttons.

The circuit lists its official and authorised resellers on its FAQ page. It warns that sites such as Viagogo, StubHub, SeatUnique and Get Me In! are unauthorised, and that tickets bought from unauthorised sellers are invalid and won't get you in. Tickets can be transferred to family or friends but not resold. There are no refunds, changes or upgrades after purchase.

Children aged two and under go free without a seat, except in hospitality areas. Formula 1 has confirmed 3–5 December 2027 for the next race; 2027 sales dates haven't been published yet.

• Going this year? The race is about a month away. Check the official ticket shop and hotel availability before booking flights.
• Evening sessions: the race starts at 19:00 and qualifying at 21:00 local time (formula1.com), so plan for late returns to your hotel.
• Weather: formula1.com puts average temperatures at around 28°C at this time of year. Bring sun protection for daytime and drink plenty of water.
• Tickets on your phone: all tickets are mobile tickets delivered through the Lusail Tickets app before the event.
• Paying: the ticket shop accepts Amex, Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay, plus NAPS debit cards.
• Noise: F1 cars are loud, so ear protection is sensible, especially for children.
• Bag rules: the circuit hasn't published a prohibited-items list for 2026 on its website yet. Check the Lusail Tickets app before you go.

Lusail International Circuit sells tickets for wheelchair users with one companion: one ticket at full price and the companion's free. Request them by emailing the ticket office at tickets@lcsc.qa with a valid government ID for verification. The circuit doesn't publish further details, such as accessible parking or step-free routes. For those, contact the circuit before you travel. Hamad International Airport says Doha Metro stations are accessible.

FCDO doesn't advise against travel to any part of Qatar, but it does have a Regional tensions warning (see the travel advice notice on this page). It advises following local authorities' advice, keeping your plans under review and checking the status of your flight before travelling to the airport.

• Before you go, read the UK government's FCDO travel advice for Qatar (entry requirements, safety and local laws).
• Flight delayed or cancelled on the way? See our Travel Disruption guide for your rights and live alerts.