The curtain falls today on the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Grand Prix, which constitutes the twenty-third of the largest and most famous global car racing championship, hosted by Doha at the Losail International Circuit under floodlights, over the course of three days, in the presence of a large crowd. The main race will start this evening at exactly seven o’clock in the evening at the Losail International Circuit, where Dutchman Max Verstappen, “on pole” will look forward to achieving victory and clinching the title before the final round of the World Championship in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen, driver of the Red Bull team, who won his fourth world title in the last round, seized the lead and pole from Briton George Russell, driver of the Mercedes team, by 0.055 seconds during the third qualifying sessions, where his time of 1:20.520/minute was the fastest time. He scores in the three qualifying trials.
As for racer Russell, he secured the second pole after recording the second fastest time with a time of 1:20.575 minutes, ahead of his compatriot Lound Norris, driver of the McLaren team, who recorded a time of 1:20.772 minutes, bringing him to the third starting pole.
Australian Oscar Piastri, driver of the McLaren team, won the fourth pole after recording a time of 1:20.829 minutes.
Amr Al-Hamad: The public attendance exceeded all expectations
Mr. Amr Al-Hamad, Executive Director of the Qatar Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, confirmed that the public attendance at the Qatar Airways Formula 1/Qatar 2024 Grand Prix is the largest and most famous car racing race, considering that the Losail International Circuit offers a distinctive and exceptional tour within the Formula 1 World Championship rounds. . Al-Hamad said, in a press statement, that the public presence at the Qatar Grand Prix is witnessing a distinguished presence and a great turnout, in light of the presence of wonderful areas along the circuit that accommodate 40,000 spectators, enabling them to follow the details of the race on the track and inside the paddock and the maintenance teams.
He added that the large crowd attendance that exceeded expectations in the first two days made the atmosphere distinctive during the various races, especially the “Sprint” race, which witnessed great interaction from the crowd. He expected that the main final race today would witness crowd attendance at the highest levels with increasing enthusiasm for the strongest races on the circuit. Lusail International. The Executive Director of the Qatari Federation pointed out that the fan areas were designed in a distinctive way, enabling them to roam between most of the areas of the circuit, and making it easier for them to move to and from the stands from the areas of events and activities held along the main runway of the circuit.
He explained that Losail International Circuit witnessed strong competitions over the first two days of the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, especially in the “Sprint” race and the strong competition to win the constructors’ title, as well as the Formula 1 Women’s Academy race competitions, as well as the Formula 2 Academy races. In addition to the Porsche Middle East Cup competitions. Regarding the Qatari participation in the “Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East” competitions, which are held on the sidelines of the Formula 1 race, Al-Hamad praised the levels of Qatari drivers Abdullah Al-Khulaifi, Ghanem Al-Maadeed and Ibrahim Al-Abdul-Ghani, pointing out that they presented very distinguished levels for the Qatari team, which confirms the importance of the presence A Qatari team participates in the races accompanying the Formula 1 rounds at the Losail International Circuit annually, in order to contribute to developing their levels in accordance with the Federation’s plans and endeavors. And Lusail Circuit Club. Regarding his accreditation by the International Automobile Federation as a judge in the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix for the second time after the first in the 2021 race, Al-Hamad expressed his great happiness at being a judge in the Formula 1 races for the second time, considering it an achievement for him and the Qatar Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. Especially as he always seeks to develop, gain great experience, and honor the State of Qatar in all international forums. Al-Hamad extended his thanks to Abdul Rahman bin Abdul Latif Al-Mannai, President of the Automobile Federation. Motorcycles for his support, trust, and opportunity to represent Qatar in this global forum. Concluding his statement, Al-Hamad expressed his happiness with the great success achieved by the Qatar Grand Prix year after year, pointing out that this year’s race is witnessing great momentum at the media and public levels, and it is a result of what was achieved in last year’s race.
Australian Oscar wins the speed title
Australian driver Oscar Piastri won the Sprint title last evening in Formula 1.
McLaren driver Piastri was crowned champion after covering the 19-lap race, 0.136 seconds ahead of his closest competitor, Englishman Lando Norris, his McLaren teammate, who holds the position.
Briton George Russell, driver of the Mercedes team, took third place, while Spanish Carlos Sainz Jr., driver of the Ferrari team, came in fourth place. The Sprint race was strong and competitive from the beginning, as Piastri and Norris, the McLaren duo, dominated the course of the race from the beginning, after making a strong start, which allowed them to secure first and second places. After the Dutchman Verstappen clinched his fourth world title with two laps to go, the Englishman Norris strengthened his position in second place at the top of the overall standings after scoring 6 points in the Sprint race, and Charles Lockyer from Monaco, Ferrari driver, came in third place.
Englishman Biermann wins the Formula 2 Sprint title
English driver Oliver Bierman won the Sprint title in the FIA Formula 2 Championship, which is held on the sidelines of the Qatar Airways Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix.
Berman, driver of the Prema Racing team, was crowned champion after covering the 23-lap race in a time of 40:51.281 minutes, 0.295 seconds ahead of his closest competitor, the American Jack Crawford, driver of the Dams Lucas team, who was in second place, with a time of 40:51.576. minute.
Dutchman Richard Verschoor, driver of the MB Motorsport team, finished third with a time of 40:51.861 minutes.
Interactive area in Musheireb
Visit Qatar, in partnership with Msheireb Properties and Losail International Circuit, announced the launch of an interactive zone accompanying the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2024 at Barahat Msheireb in Msheireb Downtown Doha.
The area is open throughout the race, offering visitors a vibrant destination to experience the excitement of Formula 1 racing in the heart of the capital.
The area includes live performances for all rounds of the race, including training, qualifying, the sprint race, and the main race of the day. The interactive area is designed to be a family-friendly destination that complements the events held at the Losail International Circuit through interactive and entertainment activities.