Latest Qatar Grand Prix News
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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.
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.
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.
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
“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!
“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.
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Amid the Israel-Palestine war, Kelly Piquet, Max Verstappen girlfried, shares emotional struggles, urging peace, echoed by Lewis Hamilton.
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.
Lewis Hamilton Accuses FIA of “Bad PR” but Backs $1 Million Safety Agenda Due to Pressing Reasons
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Despite Carlos Sainz’s Uncertain Ferrari Future, Fred Vasseur Exemplifies Him for Charles Leclerc & Co.
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“Even a 7-Time World Champion Makes Mistakes”: F1 Legend Shields Lewis Hamilton Against FIA’s Harsh Clampdown
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“That Was My Fault, I’m Very Sorry”: Lewis Hamilton’s Smart Move Saved Mercedes Post Collision With George Russell, James Allison
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“Frustrated” Toto Wolff Relives Painful Lewis Hamilton-George Russell Collision
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“We Turn Our Back on History”: Post $52,000 Penalty, Lewis Hamilton Schooled for Unforgivable Error by Ex-Ferrari Boss
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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.
“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.
$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.
“Perez Is a Problem”: George Russell’s Extraordinary Heroics Tipped to Begin Checo’s Ouster
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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.
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?
- 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)
- 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.
