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Losail International Circuit
Lusail, Qatar · First GP: 2021
High Surface Abrasion
Circuit Characteristics
(5)Setup
Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Setup
Balanced Setup
Mix of corners and straights requires compromise between downforce and drag.
6 <= (cornersSlow + cornersMedium) <= 11 AND (cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 3 AND straightsOver600m >= 12026
Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Driver
Flowing Layout
High-speed corners reward committed drivers who carry speed through fast sections.
(cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 6Strategy
High Tyre Degradation
Circuit characteristics cause significant tyre wear, favoring drivers/teams with good tyre management.
tyreDegradation = highRecent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Qatar Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | Carlos Sainz (Williams) |
| 2024 | 23 | Qatar Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) |
| 2023 | 17 | Qatar Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | Lando Norris (McLaren) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 5.374 km
- Total Corners
- 16
- Elevation Change
- 4.2 m
- Longest Straight
- 1138 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
1
Slow
<100 km/h
6
Medium
100-200
7
Fast
200-275
2
Flat
>275 km/h
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 69.7% | 61.5% |
| Max Lateral G | 7.5G | 6.9G |
Management Factor11.8%
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
