🇶🇦Lusail International Circuit
Fast, flowing circuit with a mix of medium and high-speed corners requiring high downforce setup. The track's desert location creates unique challenges with sand and wind.
Lap length
5.419 km
Corners
16
Track type
Permanent
Difficulty
8/10
DRS zones
2
Representative lap times
Qualifying
1:21.000
Race
1:25.500
What makes Lusail International Circuit hard to predict
Surface
Smooth asphalt with low macro-texture
Rubber build-up
Significant rubber buildup throughout the weekend improves lap times by 1-2 seconds from FP1 to qualifying
How the racing line moves
Racing line widens considerably as rubber builds, particularly through the fast sweeping sections
Track evolution
Sand blown onto track can reset grip levels, requiring constant adaptation
Lap times
Times vary significantly based on track temperature and wind conditions
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turn 15 | Turn 16 | 1068 m | Very High |
| 2 | Turn 2 | Turn 3 | 343 m | Medium |
Recent winners here
- 2024Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2023Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2022No RaceNo Race
- 2021Lewis HamiltonMercedes
- 2020No RaceNo Race
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