Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024 kicks off with showcase of Qatar's motorsport legacy

Doha, Qatar, November 28, 2024 Lusail International Circuit opened its doors today for the Formula 1QatarAirwaysQatarGrandPrix2024, marking the begi...

Doha, Qatar, November 28, 2024 - Lusail International Circuit opened its doors today for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2024, marking the beginning of an action-packed race weekend with a special celebration of Qatar's motorsport heritage.

The highlight of the evening featured a spectacular motorsport showcase on the Lusail International Circuit grid, in the presence of Saeed Al Hajri, former rally champion and Abdulrazaq Al Kuwari, General Secretary of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, along with Abdulrahman Al Mannai and Amro Al Hamad, where the Qatar Motorsports Academy demonstrated the nation's comprehensive motorsport development program.

Ten distinctive racing vehicles were displayed, including a kart, Formula 4 car, two GT cars participating in Porsche Cup, Off-Road Rally car, Cross car, and three motorcycles - a Moto2 bike, Honda NSF250, and Ohvale 160. This diverse lineup represented the full spectrum of racing disciplines available through Qatar's motorsport development initiatives, underlining the country's commitment to nurturing local talent from grassroots to professional levels.