A 1,812km endurance race honouring Qatar National Day on 18 December — the distance in kilometres matches the national day date. Hypercar prototypes and LMGT3 machinery share Lusail's 5.4km circuit under permanent floodlighting, with a ten-hour time cap. Flat flowing layout with a 1km main straight, surrounded by artificial grass barriers to keep desert sand off the tarmac.
What to Expect
Penultimate round of the 2026 WEC season following postponement from March
Third season of the 1812km format at Lusail International Circuit
Sixteen turns alternating between medium and high-speed corners across six left and ten right
Lusail Hill elevated viewing area at Turn 1 accessible with general admission
Best Way to Experience It
Lusail Hill viewing area at Turn 1 offers elevated vantage points for race action
Shuttle buses run from Lusail QNB Metro Station directly to circuit
Good to Know
Children under twelve enter free with up to six per adult ticket
Complimentary parking available at circuit with accessible spaces for mobility needs
Late October brings hot conditions with highs around 35°C and breezy desert air
Outside food and drink prohibited but photography permitted for personal use
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy championship finales — penultimate round of 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship season with title implications for Hypercar and LMGT3 classes before November finale at Bahrain.
Best fit if you value historic venues — world's largest permanent sports lighting project (2007) enables nocturnal racing spectacle, 1812km distance honors Qatar National Day (18 December), third edition since 2024 debut.
Best fit if you like passionate fan atmosphere — paddock access, pit walks, driver meet-and-greet sessions, fan zone entertainment throughout weekend, three-day general admission originally priced at QAR 50 (~$14 USD).
Not ideal if you prioritize temperate conditions — 34°C daytime, 26°C nighttime temperatures with 63% humidity during October, race concludes during hottest afternoon period near 34°C maximum, desert climate with minimal shade.
