Take a look back at the electrifying season opener that took place at Lusail International Circuit from 8 – 10 March 2024.
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Sprint winner Jorge Martin started the race on a record-breaking pole position, after becoming the fastest rider ever to lap Lusail International Circuit. He continued to battle for positions with KTM’s Brad Binder, but the South African secured second place, with reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia taking the main race victory.
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New lap record
Jorge Martin set a new lap record of 1m 50.789s at the 2024 MotoGP
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Fastest race lap
Rookie Pedro Acosta set a scorching pace with a lap time of 1:52.657 on lap 2
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Victory for Ducati
Italy's Francesco Bagnaia won the opening MotoGP race of 2024
Sparks set to fly at the 2026 Qatar MotoGP
Start planning your visit to Qatar for three thrilling days of World Championship racing at Lusail International Circuit. The Qatar MotoGP is back in its traditional spot as the season-opening race of the new season in 2026.
Watch top highlights from the action-packed 2024 Qatar MotoGP
Relive the unforgettable moments that unfolded at Lusail International Circuit.
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Roaring action at the 2023 Qatar MotoGP
Revisit the excitement of the 2023 Qatar MotoGP, where Fabio Di Giannantonio secured his maiden MotoGP triumph.
Qatar’s MotoGP legacy lives on
Since 2004, Lusail Circuit has come alive with what many calls the world's most exciting race. Take a look back at some top highlights.
Thrilling racing under the stars
Lusail International Circuit is famous for its dramatic lighting that leads riders around an exciting track that always delivers highly unpredictable and exciting racing.
Qatar has something for everyone
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Lusail and our capital city, Doha when you’re here. Take a breather from all the action at your luxury accommodation and get pampered.
Look back at the top MotoGP moments in Qatar so far
Relive all the last-gasp action as the top racers battled it out to reach the checkered flag in previous editions.
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