The Peninsula
The season opening of the 2022 MotoGP World Championship is set to take place at the Lusail Circuit Sports Club (LCSC) from March 4 - 6. Fans will have the unique opportunity to experience the thrilling action at night, under the beaming floodlights of Lusail International Circuit.
Qatar Tourism (QT), the Title Sponsor of the event, has organised several live musical performances to take place alongside the event, adding further excitement to the thrilling races. The family-friendly event also offers complimentary access to children under the age of 12 to enjoy the various fun activities planned for March 4.
A Special Moto Exhibition will also be showcased on the side-lines of the event, which will introduce and present the sport’s iconic history. Fans will have the opportunity to photograph and explore more than 20 legendary vehicle models and enjoy a graffiti art segment during which life-sized 3D motor-bikes will be painted by local graffiti artists.
Tickets are now available for purchase starting QR 200 for adults and QR 100 for kids on: tickets.lcsc.qa/
Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are proud to once again partner with 2022 MotoGP World Championship which is a significant event in our country’s annual calendar. This highly-anticipated sports event will bring top riders and race enthusiasts from around the world to experience Qatar’s tourism offerings. I congratulate Lusail Circuit Sports Club for organising yet another memorable event and welcoming residents and visitors to enjoy the races and live musical performances.”
President of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail Circuit Sports Club (LCSC), Abulrahman Al-Mannai, added: “This year’s MotoGP Championship will host a variety of activities that were organized to complement the event for a top-tier experience that will set a new benchmark for fans of the sport.”
Qatar hosted the inaugural event at Lusail International Circuit in October 2004, which saw the Grand Prix of Qatar title secured by Sete Gibernau. In 2008, the country celebrated the first Grand Prix night race in the history of the MotoGP World Championship. Having hosted two consecutive race rounds in 2021, this year’s season opener will mark the 20th race held at the Lusail International Circuit.
Ranked as one of the most vaccinated countries in the world, Qatar has safely and successfully held multiple sporting events recently, such as the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, Qatar ExxonMobil Open and Qatar TotalEnergies Open, with an exciting line-up of events coming soon including the Ooredoo Doha Marathon, H.H. the Amir’s Football Cup Final and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.