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 length | 5.4km (3.355 miles) |
| Race laps | 57 |
| Race distance | 307.8km (191.258 miles) |
| Pole position | Left-hand side of the track |
| Maximum speed | 321kph (199.46 mph) |
| Distance from grid to turn one | 371m |
| Car performance | |
| Full throttle | 68% |
| Gear changes per lap | 36 |
| Strategy | |
| Pit lane time loss | 18.9s |
| Tyre compounds | C1, C2, C3 |
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes
Track map
Photographs of the track
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