2026 24H Series Michelin 8H Qatar, Lusail | Automotive Experience
Endurance Racing
2026 24H Series Michelin 8H Qatar, Lusail
Lusail, Qatar2026-12-11 to 2026-12-12
About This Event
The curtain-raiser for the 2026-27 Michelin 24H Series Middle East Trophy — eight hours of GT3, GT4, touring cars and 24H-Specials on Lusail's 5.4km, 16-corner layout. Permanent outdoor lighting enables racing into the Qatari night, with cool December conditions making it one of the region's most comfortable endurance events.
What to Expect
Eight-hour GT3, GT4, touring car and 24H-Specials race opening Middle East Trophy
Inaugural Michelin 8H Qatar serves as first-ever eight-hour format in series history
Permanent outdoor lighting supports racing into cool Qatari night from afternoon start
Event doubles as final round of 2026 Chinese Endurance Championship
Main straight stretches 1.068 kilometers before heavy braking into Turn 1
Best Way to Experience It
Main Grandstand overlooks pit straight and paddock for race strategy visibility
Free shuttle from Lusail Metro Station runs throughout event day, 20-minute journey
Good to Know
Children under 12 receive free admission when accompanied by full-price adult ticket
Free parking available on-site in designated zone west of circuit
December temperatures peak around 24°C daytime, dropping to 18°C after dark
Metro connects Lusail to Hamad International Airport with five-minute service frequency
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy championship openers — Inaugural Michelin 8H Qatar curtain-raises 2026-27 Middle East Trophy three-round series, first 8-hour format in Middle East Trophy history.
Best fit if you value historic venues — Lusail International Circuit hosts Formula 1, MotoGP, FIA World Endurance Championship, 16-corner 5.4km flowing layout surrounded by artificial grass preventing desert sand intrusion.
Best fit if you like night racing spectacles — Permanent outdoor lighting infrastructure enables evening racing under floodlights, December temperatures drop from 24°C daytime to 18°C night creating comfortable viewing conditions.
Not ideal if you prefer established events — Inaugural edition means no attendance history, unknown spectator atmosphere, unproven paddock access or fan amenities for 8-hour endurance format at this circuit.
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Permanent Circuitextreme sun / heat exposureTwo-Day EventPublic Transit AccessSeason OpenerBeginner Friendlyear protection recommendedVIP HospitalitySupercars & ExoticsDay/Night MixedInternational EventFood Villagelivestream available
