Lap length
5.419 km
Losail International Circuit — F1 circuit guide
A floodlit circuit near Doha originally built for motorcycle racing. Each lap measures 5.419 km (3.37 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 57 laps — 308.9 km (191.9 mi) of racing.
Race laps
57
Race distance
308.9 km
First F1 race
2021
About Losail International Circuit
Losail International Circuit — a floodlit circuit near Doha originally built for motorcycle racing — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 2021. A Grand Prix here covers 57 laps of the 5.419 km lap, a total race distance of about 308.9 km (191.9 miles).
- Lap length: 5.419 km (3.37 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 57
- Race distance: 308.9 km (191.9 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 2021
Who has won at Losail International Circuit? Recent Formula 1 winners
Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Losail International Circuit, in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 3 times across the last 4 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 4 runnings at Losail International Circuit:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-07-10.
When does F1 race at Losail International Circuit in 2026?
The 2026 Qatar GP is scheduled for November 29, 2026 — round 22 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Qatar GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.