Formula 1: Qatar to Host First-Ever Grand Prix; 10-year Deal Locked

Formula 1: Qatar to Host First-Ever Grand Prix; 10-year Deal Locked

Qatar to Stage First Ever Grand prix in November

The liberty-media owned sport has recently announced that Qatar will be the latest addition into the calender and will host its first ever race from November. The deal has been locked in for a 10-year deal then satrting from 2023. The spoken about race, scheduled for November 21 at the floodlit Losail International Circuit will form part of an unprecedented Middle Eastern quartet of 22 grands prix calendar for the 2021 season. 

“The step from the gesture to be helpful to Formula 1 in 2021 to a long term strategy was short and simple,” said Formula One in a statement. “The vision for F1 to be the showcase for Qatar after the FIFA World Cup in 2022 was the driving force behind this long term agreement.” 

Formula 1 Announce Qatar to Host First Ever Grand Prix 

“The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation and Authorities have been incredible and have moved at great speed to ensure the race can take place this season at the Losail Circuit,” said Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali. 

“The huge effort from all the teams, F1 and the FIA has made it possible to deliver a 22-race calendar, something that is very impressive during a challenging year and something we can all be proud of.” 

There will be no race in 2022 due to the World Cup, which will be held in November and December due to the climate, and the venue to be used after that has yet to be confirmed but it could move to a new track unless changes are made to Losail. 

“As part of the longer-term deal, discussions will continue regarding the location for the Grand Prix from 2023 with further details to be provided at a later time,” said Formula One.

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