F1 Boss Stefano Domenicali Defends Races in Qatar
2 years, 1 month ago

F1 Boss Stefano Domenicali Defends Races in Qatar

News 18  

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali has defended the sport’s presence in Qatar, telling AFP that the sport is an “accelerator for change". Governments and human rights agencies have pointed the spotlight at Qatar’s human rights record, most recently on Tuesday when a Qatari World Cup ambassador called homosexuality a “damage in the mind" in a German TV interview. Domenicali, however, speaking to AFP before last week’s Mexican Grand Prix, insisted that the Qatar Grand Prix, which debuted in 2021 and returns to the schedule in 2023 on a 10-year contract after missing this year, has a place in the Formula One calendar. “We say the same thing every time," said Domenicali who believes that Formula One can be a force for change.

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FIA to take action after Qatar GP ‘extreme weather’
1 year, 2 months ago

FIA to take action after Qatar GP ‘extreme weather’

The Hindu  

Formula One’s governing body will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they suffered during Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix, it said on Monday. The track temperature during the night race at the Lusail circuit, where Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed a third world title, never dropped below 36 degrees Celsius, while daytime temperatures exceeded …

F1 Qatar GP circuit breakdown: Lusail’s a fast, twisty and novel challenge
1 year, 2 months ago

F1 Qatar GP circuit breakdown: Lusail’s a fast, twisty and novel challenge

New York Times  

Formula One is back under the floodlights and returning to Lusail International Circuit for the 2023 Qatar GP. Before the cars hit the track for the weekend’s single practice session, here’s what the drivers had to say while breaking down Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit. Belgium’s Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps features Eau Rouge while Canada’s Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve boasts the “Wall of Champions.” …

Qatar Airways becomes main sponsor of F1
1 year, 10 months ago

Qatar Airways becomes main sponsor of F1

The Hindu  

Qatar Airways on Wednesday became the main sponsor of Formula One in a strategic new inroad by the wealthy Gulf state into international sport, the airline announced. Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker and F1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali announced the accord in Doha ahead of the start of the new season in Bahrain on March 5. “Our combined global …

Formula 1 2021: Drivers free to 'speak their minds' at Qatar GP, says motorsports chief
3 years, 1 month ago

Formula 1 2021: Drivers free to 'speak their minds' at Qatar GP, says motorsports chief

Firstpost  

The Gulf Arab country has been the target of protests by several national football teams over its treatment of foreign workers, as part of a wave of social activism by athletes. Doha: Formula One drivers will be free to “speak their minds” on controversial issues such as human rights when Qatar hosts its first Grand Prix next month, its motorsports …

Qatar F1 debut set for November, 10-year deal from 2023
3 years, 2 months ago

Qatar F1 debut set for November, 10-year deal from 2023

The Hindu  

Formula One will race in Qatar for the first time in November with a 10-year deal then following from 2023 once the country has hosted the 2022 soccer World Cup, the sport and local organisers announced on September 30. "The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation and Authorities have been incredible and have moved at great speed to ensure the race …

Qatar to host F1 race for first time in November
3 years, 2 months ago

Qatar to host F1 race for first time in November

India TV News  

Qatar will host a Formula One race for the first time in November and for 10 years from 2023. It is not yet clear whether Losail will continue to host F1 from 2023, as the circuit will need to be altered, so there is a strong possibility another location could be chosen. "We have shown that we can continue to …

Formula One Season Reduced to 22 Races; Qatar Set to Feature on Revised Calendar
3 years, 3 months ago

Formula One Season Reduced to 22 Races; Qatar Set to Feature on Revised Calendar

News 18  

Formula One published a revised calendar for the remainder of the 2021 season on Saturday with the number of races dropping from a record 23 to 22, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a number of existing events shifting to new dates. While Formula One did not mention Qatar on the list, an announcement is expected soon and the event …

F1 set to host inaugural Grand Prix in Qatar with latest calendar shake-up
3 years, 3 months ago

F1 set to host inaugural Grand Prix in Qatar with latest calendar shake-up

The Hindu  

Formula One published a revised calendar for the remainder of the season on Saturday with the number of races dropping from a record 23 to 22 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Qatar expected to debut. Three races were given new dates, and one weekend in late November was left subject to confirmation, with Qatar likely to fill it with …

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