Lusail International Circuit draws a full house as Max Verstappen wins the 2025 Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix

Doha: The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 presented a weekend of elite motorsport at the iconic 5.38 km Lusail International Circuit (LI...

Doha: The FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2025 presented a weekend of elite motorsport at the iconic 5.38 km Lusail International Circuit (LIC), drawing audiences from around the globe for three days of exceptional competition and world class sporting excellence.

The event achieved a significant milestone for motorsport in Qatar as well as the wider region, drawing a total attendance of 162,972, with the final race seeing the circuit completely packed as spectators filled all viewing areas and every corner of the stands. It concluded in spectacular fashion: Max Verstappen took victory, marking his third consecutive win at LIC, followed by Oscar Piastri in second and Carlos Sainz in third, tightening the championship fight heading into the season finale.

The day's racing action was set to begin with the second Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East race however, the event was cancelled due to an accident on Lap 2, with 50% points being awarded on the basis of the Qualifying Final Classification. This did not stop the action as soon afterwards, the FIA Formula 2 Feature Race delivered 32 laps of intense competition over 173.136 km. ART Grand Prix's Victor Martins claimed victory with a time of 55:18.455, with Invicta Racing's Leonardo Fornaroli crossing the line 1.265 seconds behind in second place. Rodin Motorsport's Alexander Dunne completed the podium in third, 7.439 seconds off the lead.

Fans cheered on their favorite drivers during the Formula 1 Drivers’ Parade ahead of the main event. Following the Qatar Airways flyover on Saturday, the theme of aerial grandeur continued with a captivating drone show. This mesmerized spectators and set the stage for the Grand Prix.