Pirelli has revealed the initial findings of its investigation into the punctures which four drivers suffered during the Qatar Grand Prix 12 days ago.
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Three-stop strategies? No passing? What to expect from F1’s first race at Losail
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 heads to a track only two drivers have raced on this weekend. Are forecasts of little overtaking and three-stop strategies likely to be accurate?
Losail venue may prove temporary as F1 inks long-term deal to race in Qatar
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 announced today that there is a 10-year contract for racing in Qatar, beginning this year at Losail International Circuit.
Why Qatar could be a surprise addition to this year’s F1 calendar
News Focus
Posted onQatar has emerged as a surprise candidate to host F1’s 23rd race this year through the country’s connection to a car manufacturer the sport is courting.
First Qatari drives for Williams at Losail
2009 F1 season
Posted onHis Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar became the first Qatari to drive an F1 car in a publicity event for Williams at Losail International Circuit. He drove five laps of the circuit in a 2009-specification FW31 and enthused about the experience afterwards: The Williams FW31 is a remarkable vehicle, unlike any other … Continue reading First Qatari drives for Williams at Losail
First corner shuffle opens door for Perez (GP2 Asia)
Posted onThe second GP2 Asia race at Qatar was largely decided by the hectic dash to the first corner. The Arden duo of Luis Razia and Edoardo Mortara locked out the front row courtesy of their seventh and eighth place finishes in the feature race. But they lost time keeping Davide Valsechi behind, pinching the Durango … Continue reading First corner shuffle opens door for Perez (GP2 Asia)
H?â??lkenberg wins in style in Qatar night race (GP2 Asia)
Posted onNico H?â??lkenberg took an emphatic win from pole position in GP2 Asia’s first ever night race at Losail International Circuit in Qatar. The ART driver started from pole position for his second GP2 Asia feature race – just as he did for his first at Bahrain. Sergio Perez, sprint race winner at Bahrain, joined him … Continue reading H?â??lkenberg wins in style in Qatar night race (GP2 Asia)