A floodlit circuit in the Qatari desert that has hosted MotoGP night races since 2004. Losail joined the F1 calendar in 2021, offering a unique racing experience under powerful artificial lighting.
Losail International Circuit is a permanent racing circuit, located in Lusail. Drivers cover 5.419 km (3.367 miles) and 16 corners each lap, run clockwise.
The circuit opened in 2004 and holds FIA Grade 1 licensing. It appears on the Formula 1 and MotoGP calendars. Around 52,000 spectators can attend.
The circuit was built north of Doha in just under a year by around a thousand workers, at a cost of some $58 million, and opened in 2004 with the first Qatar motorcycle Grand Prix, won by Sete Gibernau. It sits in open desert, and the sand blowing across the track has always been a factor — the surrounds are watered and sprayed to hold it down.
Permanent floodlighting was installed in 2007, at the time the largest such installation at any sports venue in the world. It allowed the 2008 Qatar Grand Prix to become the first MotoGP race run at night, and night racing has been the circuit's signature since. Formula 1 arrived much later, first in 2021 and then on a long-term deal, racing under the same lights.
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Resort · 19.5 km from circuit · 25 min drive · 4.6 (5,777) on Google · $$$$$
West Bay Lagoon, Doha, Qatar
Island resort on the Arabian Gulf, 25 minutes from Losail Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix. Facilities include beach, spa, and pool.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 20.3 km from circuit · 22 min drive · 4.9 (15,260) on Google
Abraj Quartier، Tower AQ-07، Pearl Blvd, Doha, Qatar
Posh hotel featuring stylish quarters, an outdoor pool & a spa, plus dining & a private beach area. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 21.9 km from circuit · 22 min drive · 4.9 (25,733) on Google
Bldg. No. 25, Zone, 61 Street 900, Doha, Qatar
Posh beachfront hotel with 5 restaurants, a cafe & an outdoor pool, plus 2 cocktail lounges & a spa. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 25.6 km from circuit · 28 min drive · 4.7 (15,687) on Google
Diplomatic St, Doha, Qatar
Polished quarters in an upscale hotel with 6 restaurants, a pool & a private beach, plus a spa. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 34.1 km from circuit · 34 min drive · 4.7 (22,916) on Google
Salwa Road, Intersection of, الطريق الدائري الثالث، الدوحة، Qatar
Sophisticated hotel offering 12 restaurants & 7 bars, plus an outdoor pool, tennis & 2 gyms. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: Hamad International Airport (DOH) — approximately 30 km from the circuit
The Doha Metro Red Line north to Lusail station is the usual approach, about 30 minutes from Msheireb, with free shuttle buses from the east side of the station covering the last stretch in around 20 minutes. Ticket holders can redeem a complimentary three-day metro pass.
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Losail International Circuit is in Lusail, Lusail. The nearest airport, Hamad International Airport (DOH), is about 30 km from the circuit.
5 properties are listed near Losail International Circuit, the closest 19.5 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.