Poll: Qatar Grand Prix 2021, Lusail - Race 20

[Shimmy]

Lusail

When was the track built?
The Losail International Circuit, located on the outskirts of the capital city of Doha, was built in preparation for hosting Qatar’s first ever MotoGP event in 2004, with the circuit completed in just over a year.

When was its first Grand Prix?
2021 represents the first time Qatar has ever hosted the FIA Formula One World Championship – with the country signing an additional 10-year deal to host the sport from 2023.

What’s the circuit like?
Designed primarily with motorcycle racing in mind, the 5.4-kilometre Losail International Circuit is a fast and flowing track, where medium- and high-speed corners predominate. Over one kilometre of the track’s total length is made up of the main straight, which provides plenty of overtaking opportunities into Turn 1.

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Sat - Quali Highlights 5.30pm
Sun - Race Highlights 6.30pm

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Qualifying


Race

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Its going to be an interesting one.

 

[Journey]

No chance of a wet race then?

 

[Irish_Tom]

Thanks @Shimmy

Going to need a boat load of popcorn for this one!

 

[Feek]

The circuit layout reminds me of another one but I can't think which. Wonder if there will be overtaking there.

 

[CaptainRAVE]

No chance of a wet race then?

Shockingly there were a few spots in Abu Dhabi a few years ago during the race. They can have a few thunderstorms, although it’s rare this time of year (and also often man made which I doubt they’d do before a race weekend).

 

[bayo000]

The circuit layout reminds me of another one but I can't think which. Wonder if there will be overtaking there.

Just watched this, looks like a good circuit and he thinks there should be several corners good for overtaking. Not sure how that lambo compares to F1 in size but the track seems a bit narrow to me (Max shouldn't need to weave as much here ), have to wait and see what it looks like with couple of F1 cars side by side.

 

[jaybee]

The motogp records are about to look slow

 

[UTmaniac]

The circuit layout reminds me of another one but I can't think which. Wonder if there will be overtaking there.

Estoril maybe?

 

[SoliD]

There was a wet MotoGp here in 2019 I think it was and it was absolute carnage from memory.

 

[skaif]

Managed to bag some tickets at corner 10 as they were doing a promotion here. Bit of an F1 noob and have never been to an F1 event - just so happened to tune in last week to witness that madness! Is it like that every week?! If so, sign me up

Will be heading down on all 3 days so will try and grab some pics / vids if anyone is interested!

Can't wait!

 

[CSMonkeh]

The circuit layout reminds me of another one but I can't think which. Wonder if there will be overtaking there.

At first glance I though Jerez

 

[Superpatsy]

Managed to bag some tickets at corner 10 as they were doing a promotion here. Bit of an F1 noob and have never been to an F1 event - just so happened to tune in last week to witness that madness! Is it like that every week?! If so, sign me up

Will be heading down on all 3 days so will try and grab some pics / vids if anyone is interested!

Can't wait!

It's a hit or a miss but I'd say the the past few years have been more hits than misses. I've been to quite a few GPs - had good and bad ones. It's an experience either way! Always been to races with F3's, F2's, or W series so we've been spoiled for choice with the amount of racing on the go.

I wouldn't mind seeing some pictures!

 

[Journey]

So Lewis may take another new engine here as well, do you think Max will take one or hope the five place deficiency will be enough to hold him off, this is assuming the qualify next to each other?

 

[Armageus]

So Lewis may take another new engine here as well, do you think Max will take one or hope the five place deficiency will be enough to hold him off, this is assuming the qualify next to each other?

Can't imagine you can hold anyone off down that straight with DRS, especially not a box fresh Merc engine turned up to 11

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Aye but the rest of the track is twisty, where RB will be epic.

Merc’s only chance will be to get close enough and go for a DRS pass.

 

[englishpremier]

No chance of a wet race then?

You say that but it proper peed it down at one of the MotoGP races. The lower categories were cancelled and the GP had to be held on Monday.

 

[skaif]

You say that but it proper peed it down at one of the MotoGP races. The lower categories were cancelled and the GP had to be held on Monday.

Nah there's no chance of rain here at the moment. Weather has been cool but no clouds around. Day time can hit mid 30's but evening is mid 20's which should be perfect!

 

[Mr Jack]

Thanks for the thread, Shimmy.

Looking forwards to this one, the lack of team knowledge about the circuit should make things interesting. Another must-win for Lewis?

 

[Irish_Tom]

Another must-win for Lewis?

Aren't they all!