Formula 1 Qatar GP (Lusail Circuit)

Special note: We have a Discord server, so if you want to join us to watch practices, sprints, or quali remotely (we'll still be at the Celtic for race events), check it out: https://discord.com/invite/wvBfaqhjpS

Join us at The Celtic on Market DOWNSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS this Sunday for the pre-race starting at 10.30a with lights out at 11.00a. There will be food and (adult & regular) beverages available the entire time. We'll be co-mingled with a large soccer crowd upstairs (from about 9.30a - 11.30a), so find us downstairs, get cozy and make some new friends!

Because of the group size and staffing needs, we request that everyone meet the "two drink minimum." That being said, ordering food counts, so even if you're not a drinker, it shouldn't be hard to find something. Basically, just get anything besides tap water, and the Celtic will continue to welcome us with open arms.

New and long-time fans of every driver/team are welcome.

If it’s your first time and/or you’ll be alone, message me and I’ll set aside a spot for you in the Organizers’ VIP Paddock so you can make some new friends (space permitting). It's the private room downstairs in the back past the bar. - Aymii

### About the Lusail Circuit

### When was the track built?

The Lusail 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 represented the first time Qatar had 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 Lusail 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.