Losail Circuit

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


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.
Losail International Circuit is located approx. 30 km from the Doha Airport and approx. 20 km from the Doha Centre.
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
Al Wusail,North Relief Road
P.O.Box 4611
www.circuitlosail.com


The route to the circuit from the Doha airport:Drive through Al-Matar Street and turn right at Toyota Tower, then keep going through C-Ring Road. Keep driving along Corniche road all the way until reaching the Sheraton hotel then take a left towards City Centre.
Drive to Al-Wahda Street and turn right into Istiqlal Street. Keep straight then turn left going to Doha Golf Club. Turn to the right on the roundabout going north to Al-Khor Highway until you get to Losail International Circuit


GPS Circuit Entrance:


25°28'59.09"N, 51°27'22.89"E



Fastest Lap

2008

Jorge LORENZO (SPA)

Yamaha

1'53.927

170.0 km/h


Circuit Record

2008

Casey STONER (AUS)

Ducati

1'55.153

168.2 km/h


Best Pole

2008

Jorge LORENZO (SPA)

Yamaha

1'53.927

170.0 km/h


Top Speed

2009

Dani PEDROSA (SPA)

Honda

338.6 km/h


Moto2


Fastest Lap

2011

Stefan BRADL (GER)

Kalex

2'00.168

161.2 km/h


Circuit Record

2011

Alex DE ANGELIS (RSM)

Motobi

2'01.003

160.1 km/h


Best Pole

2011

Stefan BRADL (GER)

Kalex

2'00.168

161.2 km/h


Top Speed

2011

Bradley SMITH (GBR)

Tech 3

279.9 km/h


125cc


Fastest Lap

2008

Bradley SMITH (GBR)

Aprilia

2'05.242

154.6 km/h


Circuit Record

2008

Scott REDDING (GBR)

Aprilia

2'05.695

154.1 km/h


Best Pole

2008

Bradley SMITH (GBR)

Aprilia

2'05.242

154.6 km/h


Top Speed

2008

Stefan BRADL (GER)

Aprilia

241.5 km/h