GRAND PRIX OF QATAR
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Circuit info
Length: 5.380 m. / 3,343 miles
Width: 12m
Left corners: 6
Right corners: 10
Longest straight: 1.068 m. / 0,664 miles
Constructed: 2004
Modified:
Introduction:
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.
| Records | Season | Rider | Motorcycle | Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MotoGP | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2008 | Jorge LORENZO (SPA) | Yamaha | 1'53.927 | 170.0 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2008 | Casey STONER (AUS) | Ducati | 1'55.153 | 168.1 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2008 | Jorge LORENZO (SPA) | Yamaha | 1'53.927 | 170.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2012 | Hector BARBERA (SPA) | Ducati | 342.3 km/h | |
| Moto2 | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2011 | Stefan BRADL (GER) | Kalex | 2'00.168 | 161.1 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2012 | Marc MARQUEZ (SPA) | Suter | 2'00.645 | 160.5 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2011 | Stefan BRADL (GER) | Kalex | 2'00.168 | 161.1 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2012 | Randy KRUMMENACHER (SWI) | Kalex | 285.0 km/h | |
| Moto3 | |||||
| Fastest Lap | 2012 | Maverick VIÑALES (SPA) | FTR Honda | 2'07.276 | 152.1 km/h |
| Circuit Record | 2012 | Maverick VIÑALES (SPA) | FTR Honda | 2'07.276 | 152.1 km/h |
| Best Pole | 2012 | Sandro CORTESE (GER) | KTM | 2'08.188 | 151.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 2012 | Zulfahmi KHAIRUDDIN (MAL) | KTM | 229.7 km/h | |
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GRAND PRIX OF QATAR
2007 - Event Results
Podium
| 1nd | STONER C. | AUS | 43'02.788 |
| 2d | ROSSI V. | ITA | +2.838 |
| 3d | PEDROSA D. | SPA | +8.530 |
Records:
| Pole Lap: | ROSSI V. | 1'55.002 | 168.4 Km/h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastest Lap: | Lap: 22 | STONER C. | 1'56.528 | 166.2 Km/h |
Podium
| 1nd | LORENZO J. | SPA | 40'23.753 |
| 2d | ANGELIS A. | RSM | +1.224 |
| 3d | BARBERA H. | SPA | +2.911 |
Records:
| Pole Lap: | LORENZO J. | 1'59.432 | 162.2 Km/h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastest Lap: | Lap: 10 | ANGELIS A. | 2'00.121 | 161.2 Km/h |
Podium
| 1nd | FAUBEL H. | SPA | 38'12.029 |
| 2d | TALMACSI G. | HUN | +0.073 |
| 3d | PESEK L. | CZE | +17.499 |
Records:
| Pole Lap: | TALMACSI G. | 2'06.011 | 153.7 Km/h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fastest Lap: | Lap: 10 | TALMACSI G. | 2'06.267 | 153.4 Km/h |