Losail International Circuit track map, 2021

Losail International Circuit, Qatar

The Losail International Circuit in Qatar, which opened in 2004, was built by the country’s motorcycling federation. It is situated a short distance to the north of the Qatari capital Doha.

The 5.4-kilometre (3.35 mile) layout features 16 corners and little elevation change. It is bordered by a mixture of asphalt, artificial grass and gravel. The circuit is fully floodlit, allowing races to take place at night.

It has hosted GP Masters, GP2 Asia and World Touring Car Championship races. Formula 1 will race at the venue for the first time in 2021.

Track data

Lap data
Lap length5.4km (3.355 miles)
Race laps57
Race distance307.8km (191.258 miles)
Pole positionLeft-hand side of the track
Maximum speed321kph (199.46 mph)
Distance from grid to turn one371m
Car performance
Full throttle68%
Gear changes per lap36
Strategy
Pit lane time loss18.9s
Tyre compoundsC1, C2, C3

*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix

Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes

Track map

Losail International Circuit track map, 2021
Losail International Circuit track map, 2021

Photographs of the track

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