Losail International Circuit
Qatar
LENGTH
5.4 km
3.34 miles
CORNERS
6 left
10 right
WIDTH
12 m.
39.37 ft.
LONGEST STRAIGHT
1068 m.
3503.94 ft.
The fabulous Losail International Circuit lies on the outskirts of
Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Built in little over a year, the track cost
$58 million USD and required round-the-clock dedication from almost 1,000
workers in order to get it ready for the inaugural event - the Marlboro Grand
Prix of Qatar on the 2nd October 2004.
The track itself is a flowing layout of 5.4 kilometres, surrounded by
artificial grass designed to prevent sand from the neighbouring desert from
blowing onto the circuit. The main straight is over a kilometre in length and
there is a good mix of medium and high-speed corners, including a couple of
quick left-handers which has proved particularly popular with the riders.
In 2008 Qatar celebrated the first night time Grand Prix in history,
following the construction of permanent outdoor lighting. The switch to night
time racing was a success and has continued to be so, with the Qatar event now
established as one of the most spectacular on the MotoGP calendar.
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