Lusail: A Brief History of Qatar's Night Race
As the spotlight falls on the Arabian desert for the Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit . This Qatar race circuit is not only stunning, but it's also well known as the ultimate F1® endurance test: a high-speed challenge under the floodlights, with a fascinating yet short history, all set against the exhilaration of a three-way championship fight. So let's look at the history of Lusail's beginnings, as it's an interesting set of circumstances that began not with four wheels, but two. As with everything in Arabia, the circuit was rapidly constructed in just over a year for US$58 million by the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation , opening in 2004 to host the inaugural MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar . The track's flowing layout, dominated by medium- and high-speed corners, was primarily designed for motorcycle racing. A key turning point came in 2008 when the circuit added a massive, state-of-the-art permanent outdoor lighting system, enabling it...
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