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Save places to eat and explore, then build your own race-weekend itinerary with mapped routes and travel times. Plan your whole race weekend. 27–29 November 2026 Race day: Sunday\n\n[Plan my budget & itinerary]()[View schedule]()[Browse ready-made itineraries]()\n\n [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour trip planner\n\n### Plan your budget & race weekend.\n\nChoose your travel dates, grandstand preference and budget to plan your Doha and Lusail race weekend.\n\n### Race -ready.\n\nDoha and Lusail The essentials\n\nRace dates\n\n#### 27–29 Nov 2026\n\n Sprint Weekend\n\nThree days of floodlit night racing.\n\n[Explore race dates]()\n\n [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nDoha and Lusail Your weekend, your way\n\n### Make it\n your weekend.\n\nChoose your seat. Find your stay. Plan the days around the race.\n\n[Grandstands & Layout\n\n#### Turn 1 overtakes vs Lusail Hill GA\n\n Compare seats]()\n\n[Hotels & Bases\n\n#### West Bay vs Lusail Marina hotel bases\n\n Find your stay]() [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\n[Metro & Shuttles\n\n#### Doha Metro Red Line & shuttle hacks\n\n Plan your journey]() [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\n[Night Timetable\n\n#### Sprint timetable & evening concerts\n\n View the schedule]() [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\n[Desert & Culture\n\n#### Falcon Souq, Inland Sea & Karak tea\n\n Explore the city]() [Photo]() by Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · [CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nInside the Doha and Lusail guide\n\n#### Sustained 5G lateral forces, desert floodlights, and ancient Arabian heritage.\n\nLusail International Circuit brings Formula 1 under the desert floodlights for an intense, physical sprint race weekend. Witness 340 km/h braking duels into Turn 1 with 2026 active aero, master the high-speed Doha Metro transit corridor, discover why staying in West Bay or Souq Waqif beats isolated desert motels, and explore the Inland Sea where towering dunes meet the ocean.\n\nLusail International Circuit is one of the most physically demanding racetracks in modern motorsport. Designed primarily for motorcycle racing, its fast-flowing, undulating asphalt features virtually no heavy braking zones outside of Turn 1. Instead, drivers endure sustained 5G lateral loads through the terrifying 260 km/h triple-apex sequence of Turns 12, 13, and 14—a corner complex that subjects tyres to extreme thermal stress under 1,000+ high-output floodlight pylons.\n\nUse the Red Line to Lusail QNB and transfer to the circuit shuttle. Keep your return pickup location handy, and follow the entrance shown on your ticket.\n\nLusail Hill offers elevated general-admission views. Compare West Bay hotels with Souq Waqif stays, and leave a separate day for a desert trip.\n\nFree 2026 Lusail Guide\n\n### Heading to Qatar in 2026?\n\nDownload our free 1-page Lusail Metro Shuttle & Secret Spots Map PDF. Details Lusail QNB station transfer hacks, Falcon Souq timings, sunrise Inland Sea tour routes, and licensed rooftop bars.\n\n Email address\n\nBy signing up, you agree to receive Above Guide race-trip updates and offers by email. Unsubscribe at any time.\n\nAround the race / Doha and Lusail\n\n### MAKE MORE\n OF THE WEEKEND.\n\nFind your next stop. Turn a card for places, planning details and the full guide.\n\nChoose your budget\n\nChoose a travel style to narrow the collection. Free and essential options can suit every tier.\n\n9 ways to build your trip\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Race And Circuit\n\nTurn 1 heavy braking at 340 km/h, the 5G triple-apex sweep (Turns 12–14), and elevated Lusail Hill GA sightlines.\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Accommodation\n\nFuturistic Lusail Marina luxury vs West Bay skyline beach clubs and historic Souq Waqif boutique hotels.\n\n [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Transport And Arrivals\n\nDoha Metro Red Line to Lusail QNB, free circuit express shuttles, and avoiding midnight highway jams.\n\n [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Race Week\n\nTwilight session timetable, F1 Sprint shootout, post-race concerts, and morning desert dune bashing.\n\n [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Race Week Food And Drink\n\nFragrant lamb machboos, cardamom-spiced karak tea in Katara, and licensed West Bay rooftop lounges.\n\n [Photo]() by Matt Kieffer · [CC BY-SA 2.0 · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Souqs And Heritage\n\nCenturies-old spice alleys, the historic Falcon Souq, Msheireb tram lines, and traditional dhow harbors.\n\n [Photo]() by Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · [CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Museums Art And Architecture\n\nJean Nouvel’s National Museum of Qatar, I.M. Pei’s Museum of Islamic Art, and Katara Towers.\n\n [Photo]() by Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · [CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Desert And Inland Sea\n\nSunrise 4x4 dune bashing at Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea) where towering desert sands plunge into the ocean.\n\n [Photo]() by Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · [CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nYour planning guide\n\n#### Day Trips And Extensions\n\nAl Zubarah UNESCO coastal fort, Purple Island mangrove kayaking, and serene Zekreet desert limestone.\n\n [Photo]() by Arne Müseler / www.arne-mueseler.com · [CC BY-SA 3.0 DE · resized and converted to WebP]()\n\nKnow before you go / 7 answers\n\n### The inside line.\n\nFind an answer\n\n7 answers\n\nTickets & views / Answer 01\n\n#### Which grandstand is best at Lusail International Circuit?\n\nChoose Main Grandstand for the grid and pits, North for the race start, T2 or T3 for the opening sequence, and T16 for the final corner. Lusail Hill offers elevated general-admission views of Turn 1.\n\n1 / 7" }