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McLaren Destroys Red Bull by Joining the Likes of Lewis Hamilton With Special Guinness World Record

Lando Norris & Co. gained legendary status in Formula 1 by etching their name in the Guinness Book of World Records for their pitstop in Qatar.
Formula 1 2023: Japanese GP SUZUKA, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 25: Lando Norris, McLaren, 2nd position, Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren R

Sergio Perez Reveals Massive Self-Doubt After Qatar GP Flushed “World Champion” Claims Down the Drain

Sergio Perez opens up about his lowest point of the 2023 season where he finished a lap down on his teammate in the Qatar Grand Prix.
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MotoGP Championship Drama Intensifies as Final Battle Between Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia Heads to Valencia Grand Prix

With the racing action coming to its final week, the hunt for the MotoGP championship title inches to a theatrical finish in Valencia.
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4 Weeks After Ridiculing Fernando Alonso, Fred Vasseur Surrenders to His Supremacy Amid Shock Brazil Incarnation

4 weeks after ridiculing Fernando Alonso , Frederic Vasseur's words bites him back as he surrends to his supremacy at the Interlagos
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“We Need to Stop”: Christian Horner Recalls Dictatorial Order as Max Verstappen’s Drunk Celebration Got Out of Hand

Explore Max Verstappen's vibrant celebrations post-WDC win at Qatar GP and why Christian Horner had to shut the party down!
Max Verstappen and Christian Horner

“Sh*t He Did Me in Qatar”: Lewis Hamilton Exposes Sergio Perez’s Antics Only Hours After His Crash With Charles Leclerc

Following an early crash at the Mexican GP that helped Lewis Hamilton get on the podium, the Brit compared the incident to the Qatar GP.
Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton & Charles Leclerc

“Can’t Stop Thinking About Pain”: Max Verstappen’s GF Kelly Piquet Pours Her Heart Out as Israel-Palestine Conflict Continues

Amid the Israel-Palestine war, Kelly Piquet, Max Verstappen girlfried, shares emotional struggles, urging peace, echoed by Lewis Hamilton.
Miami Grand Prix

George Russell, Charles Leclerc, & Kevin Magnussen Issue Identical Statement on FIA’s $1 Million Fine

The FIA increased the ceiling on the fines that could be levied on drivers, leaving George Russell and his confrère displeased.
George Russell and Charles Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton Accuses FIA of “Bad PR” but Backs $1 Million Safety Agenda Due to Pressing Reasons

Lewis Hamilton FIA critique sparks safety discussion in F1 ahead of the US Grand Prix. What's the verdict on his recent track incident?
Belgian Grand Prix

“It Sucks”: Lewis Hamilton’s Ex Nemesis Sympathizes With George Russell Accusing Toto Wolff of Taking Easy Route

Explore the escalating tension at Mercedes as George Russell finds himself in the spotlight, navigating team dynamics with Lewis Hamilton.
George Russell, Toto Wolff & Lewis Hamilton

Despite Carlos Sainz’s Uncertain Ferrari Future, Fred Vasseur Exemplifies Him for Charles Leclerc & Co.

As Ferrari's position weakens, Team Boss lays out the US GP plan alluding to a contract-less Carlos Sainz's singapore victory
Carlos Sainz, Fred Vasseur and Charles Leclerc

“Lando Has Got to Win”: Damon Hill Exposes Max Verstappen’s “Achilles’ Heel” to Make Shocking US GP Prediction

With Red Bull failing at the shorter sprint races, former F1 driver predicts that stars have aligned for Lando Norris at the US Grand Prix
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“Even a 7-Time World Champion Makes Mistakes”: F1 Legend Shields Lewis Hamilton Against FIA’s Harsh Clampdown

Explore Lewis Hamilton and the Qatar Grand Prix controversy, alongside insights from Johnny Herbert on the F1 legend's decisions.
September 2, 2023, Monza, Mezzolombardo, Italy: British driver Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes AMG F1 Team) is seen after the

“That Was My Fault, I’m Very Sorry”: Lewis Hamilton’s Smart Move Saved Mercedes Post Collision With George Russell, James Allison

Lewis Hamilton takes back his claim of Russell crashing into him at Lusail after reviewing the race footage and come out with an apology.
George Russell & Lewis Hamilton

“Frustrated” Toto Wolff Relives Painful Lewis Hamilton-George Russell Collision

Mercedes' position in jeopardy after Lewis Hamilton crash in Qatar. Can Russell and Hamilton work together to finish the season strong?
George Russell, Toto Wolff & Lewis Hamilton

Defending Lewis Hamilton, Ex-F1 Driver Throws Max Verstappen & Logan Sargeant Under the Bus

The cracks in FIA regulations are widening as re-evaluation of Lewis Hamilton's penalty finds no allies in F1 citing past incidents.
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As Chink in Armor Begins to Widen, Lando Norris Finds Support in Lewis Hamilton’s Arch Nemesis

Wearing his heart on a sleeve, Lando Norris' self-deprecation invokes support from the former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg
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“He Doesn’t Boast”: Max Verstappen Scrapes Lewis Hamilton’s Wounds With Sarcastic Swipe on “Role Model” Fiasco

As the role model debate in F1 intensifies, Max Verstappen dips his hands casting the Aston Martin driver as the humble paragon.
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“We Turn Our Back on History”: Post $52,000 Penalty, Lewis Hamilton Schooled for Unforgivable Error by Ex-Ferrari Boss

In light of the FIA revisiting the penalty it gave to Lewis Hamilton in Qatar, an F1 veteran expressed how the FIA is doing the right thing.
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Before Liza Koshy Gave a Glimpse of “Night 3”, Lewis Hamilton Had Already Won Her Over With His Damning Trait

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Jenson Button Instigates Revolt Week After Logan Sargeant Narrowly Escaped Health Scare in Qatar

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Despite Lando Norris & Co.’s 47-Point Heist, Andrea Stella Lashes Out at FIA Over Shady Tactics in Qatar

Andrea Stella's critique of FIA's race communication amidst Lando Norris' challenges at the Qatar Grand Prix sparks F1 debates.
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“This Is Ridiculous”: Revisit of Lewis Hamilton’s $52,000 Penalty Due to Confusing Reasons Leaves Fans Fuming

Fans are left fuming as the FIA targets Lewis Hamilton and opens his Qatar GP $52,000 infringement case file for a stricter look at the incident.
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$31,000,000 Sponsor’s Max Verstappen Bias Exposed as Lando Norris & Co.’s 1.8s Record Goes Unrecognized

Is the FIA biased toward Verstappen? Who knows. But an F1 sponsor sure is after if failed to award Lando Norris and McLaren in Qatar.
Max Verstappen & Lando Norris

“Perez Is a Problem”: George Russell’s Extraordinary Heroics Tipped to Begin Checo’s Ouster

George Russell's performance raises doubts about Sergio Perez's future at Red Bull in the 2023 F1 season. Is he truly the problem at RB?
(L) George Russel-(R) Sergio Perez

Amid McLaren’s Crew of 24, Lando Norris’ Pivotal Support Steals the Show Over Record-Breaking Feat

The men behind the record reveal, despite the 24-man crew, how Lando Norris was monumental in the 2023 Qatar GP record feat.
4 Lando Norris (GBR, McLaren F1 Team), F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 17, 2023 in

About Qatar Grand Prix

The pandemic that wreaked havoc over the entire world through 2020 and 2021 opened the floodgates to a number of new circuits making their way into the Formula 1 racing calendar. And after Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Portuguese Grand Prix, and others, the latest entry arrived from the middle-eastern country of Qatar - the Qatar Grand Prix.

Qatar will officially make its F1 debut in 2021 after several countries including Singapore, Japan, and Canada backed out of the calendar. The Losail International Circuit is 5.38 km long comprising 16 exciting high-speed corners, carrying a similar DNA to the Bahrain International Circuit. The circuit skirts the capital city of Doha and was primarily built to host Moto GP races, starting from 2004.

Hence, the fact that Losail International Circuit's target was to attract motorcycle races, the track layout itself has a rather flowing nature, with hardly any slow corners. So, there is quite an uncertainty lingering over how F1 cars will behave around here.

About F1 at the Losail International Circuit

The Qatar GP will host a 57-lap worth Formula 1 race, which is likely to cover a total distance of 306.66 km. Amidst the lack of slow corners over this circuit, the drivers will pretty much have to rely on the main straight to gain any kind of advantage. But, even that could prove to be tricky, as the main straight isn't long enough; It only gets worse from here.

For the modern-era F1 cars to make a move on the main straight, they need to be within 0.6s from the car ahead, which seems a bit too far-fetched considering the high-speed turn 15 and turn 16 might just not let the cars follow closely due to massive turbulent air.

Fastest Lap: 1:38:699 - Davide Rigon (GP2 Series) in 2009

2021 Qatar Grand Prix: When & where to watch the race?

(Local time)

  • FP1: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (November 19)
  • FP2: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (November 19)
  • FP3: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (November 20)
  • Qualifying: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM (November 20)
  • Race: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (November 21)
Broadcasting rights
  • United Kingdom - Sky Sports & Channel 4
  • Canada - RDS
  • United States - ESPN
  • France - Canal+
  • Germany - Sky Deutschland
  • India - Star Sports
  • Netherlands - Ziggo
  • Portugal - Eleven Sports
  • Spain - F1 DAZN

More about Qatar GP

Although 2021 is likely to be a one-off outing for Qatar, they are set to make a comeback in 2023 potentially for a much longer stint (10 years to be precise) after signing a deal with Formula 1. Hence, an exciting new venture awaits the country and its fans, who are yet to witness open-wheel car racing with F1 unfold at the Losail International Circuit.