Lusail to host 22nd MotoGP Grand Prix
Doha: This will be the 22nd Grand Prix at Lusail since it joined the calendar in 2004, and the 18th under floodlights.
From 2007 to 2022, the Qatar GP was also the season opener.
Last year it then moved to later in the year as the circuit underwent some renovation, but now it’s back as the opening showdown of the season for MotoGP to enjoy its stunning new paddock and whole new set of facilities.
Qatar is one of eight Asian countries to host a Grand Prix (solo classes) along with Indonesia, Turkey, Japan, Thailand, China, Malaysia, and India.
It’s also one of the 13 circuits that have been used for GP racing in Asia so far: Motegi (69 races), Sepang (68), Lusail (62), Suzuka (56), Shah Alam (21), Shanghai (12), Buriram (12), Istanbul Park (9), Fisco/Fuji (8), Sentul (6), Mandalika (6), Johor (3), and Buddh (3).
MOST SUCCESSFUL RIDERS AT LUSAIL
Jorge Lorenzo 6 (3 x MotoGPTM, 2 x 250cc, 1 x 125cc) – Casey Stoner 5 (4 x MotoGPTM, 1 x 250cc) – Valentino Rossi 4 (4 x MotoGPTM) – Maverick Viñales 3 (2 x MotoGPTM, 1 x Moto3TM) – Andrea Dovizioso 2 (2 x MotoGPTM) – Marc Marquez 2 (1 x MotoGPTM, 1 x Moto2TM) – Sam Lowes 2 (2 x Moto2TM) – Nico Terol 2 (2 x 125cc) – Jaume Masia 2 (2 x Moto3TM)
RACES AT LUSAIL (62): 20 MotoGPTM, 15 Moto2TM, 6 250cc, 13 Moto3TM, 8 125cc
