Formula 1 has lessons to learn from the problems it encountered during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend, says Max Verstappen.
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“Floor-destroyer” kerbs and track limits a concern for drivers in Losail
Formula 1
Posted onThe steep kerbs at the Losail circuit could cause a lot of damage to any cars which run too wide, drivers have said ahead of this weekend’s race.
Formula 2 drops Zandvoort and adds Qatar on 28-race calendar for 2024
Formula 2
Posted onFormula 2 will race in Qatar next year in place of Zandvoort as the series confirmed a 28-race calendar for the 2024 season.
Pirelli’s investigation into Qatar tyre failures indicates kerbs caused punctures
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onPirelli has revealed the initial findings of its investigation into the punctures which four drivers suffered during the Qatar Grand Prix 12 days ago.
Losail track limits rules overhauled after first session
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onThe track limit rules for this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix were rewritten after the first hour of running at the Losail International Circuit, which is hosting its first Formula 1 race weekend.
F1 drivers told five corners are being policed for track limits at Losail
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFive of the 16 corners at the Losail International Circuit are being policed for track limits, Formula 1 drivers have been told.
Three-stop strategies? No passing? What to expect from F1’s first race at Losail
2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 heads to a track only two drivers have raced on this weekend. Are forecasts of little overtaking and three-stop strategies likely to be accurate?
F1 addressing concerns over COTA’s bumps and Losail’s pit lane entrance
2021 United States Grand Prix
Posted onMore work is being done at the Circuit of the Americas to ease its bumps, while Losail’s pit lane entrance is being “dramatically” changed.
Losail venue may prove temporary as F1 inks long-term deal to race in Qatar
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 announced today that there is a 10-year contract for racing in Qatar, beginning this year at Losail International Circuit.
Why Qatar could be a surprise addition to this year’s F1 calendar
News Focus
Posted onQatar has emerged as a surprise candidate to host F1’s 23rd race this year through the country’s connection to a car manufacturer the sport is courting.
First Qatari drives for Williams at Losail
2009 F1 season
Posted onHis Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar became the first Qatari to drive an F1 car in a publicity event for Williams at Losail International Circuit. He drove five laps of the circuit in a 2009-specification FW31 and enthused about the experience afterwards: The Williams FW31 is a remarkable vehicle, unlike any other … Continue reading First Qatari drives for Williams at Losail