Lusail · Round 22 · 2026

Weekend Schedule

All times local (Asia/Qatar) · Subject to change

By the F1 Weekend team · Sources: Formula 1 timetable (Jolpica F1 API), checked every 12 hours

Prepare for an unforgettable weekend of high-speed action at the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix, held at the state-of-the-art Lusail International Circuit. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the full race schedule and circuit facts to the best local highlights to explore between sessions.

What to book between sessions

For each free slot of the weekend, the best tours that fit it, travel to and from Lusail International Circuit included.

Fri before FP1 16:30

260 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle2 sites compared

Doha: ATV, Quad/Buggy Dune Bashing, Camel Ride, Sandboarding

4 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (4,266 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle2 sites compared

Doha: ATV, Quad or Buggy Dune Bashing, Camel Ride & Sandboarding

4.5 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (1,794 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Sunset Experience, Traditional Dhow Cruise with Dinner

48 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (1,754 reviews)

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Fri between FP1 and FP2

22 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Arabian Gulf Jet Ski Adventure – Ride the Blue Waters

30 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.8 (104 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Jet Ski Adventure with Skyline and Pearl Qatar View

30 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (72 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Jet Ski Tour and Adventure from Katara Beach

At Katara · 30 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.5 (84 reviews)

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Fri after FP2 (ends 21:00)

43 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Sunset Serenade Skyline Dhow Cruise with Buffet Dinner

1 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (1,336 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Traditional Wooden Dhow Cruise with Dinner and Arabic Tea

1 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (494 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Traditional Dhow Cruise with Dinner Option

1 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (488 reviews)

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Sat before FP3 17:30

268 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle2 sites compared

Doha: Desert Safari with Quad Bike, Sandboard & Camel Ride

4 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (1,033 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle2 sites compared

Doha : City Tour To All Main Attractions Including Transfers

4 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (1,152 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Desert Safari, ATV, Quad, Buggy, Sandboarding and Camel Ride

4 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (614 reviews)

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Sat between FP3 and Q

22 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: 30-Minute Private Speedboat Skyline Cruise

30 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (44 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Jet Ski to Skyline with View of Katara and Pearl Qatar

At Katara · 30 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (22 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Jet Ski Adventure with Refreshments and Skyline Views

30 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (41 reviews)

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Sun before the race 19:00

268 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Sunset Desert Safari, ATV, Camel Ride and Sandboarding

5 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.8 (798 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Sightseeing Tour To All Main Attractions of Doha

4 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (679 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle2 sites compared

Qatar: Sunset Desert Safari with Camel Ride & Sandboarding

4.5 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (543 reviews)

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Sun after the race (ends 21:00)

43 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Qatari Traditional Dinner Cruise with BBQ Buffet

1 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.8 (134 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Sunset & Skyline Cruise with Dinner & Refreshments

1 h

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 4.9 (96 reviews)

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~35 min from the circuit by car or metro + shuttle

Doha: Wooden Dhow Dinner Cruise with Tea, Arabic Coffee/Dates

48 min

Fits Fri before FP1 16:30

★ 5.0 (37 reviews)

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Thursday, before the track action

290 tours fit this slot. Our top 3:

Day trip to Inland Sea2 sites compared

Doha: Safari, ATV, Camels, Sandboarding and Inland Sea Tour

4 h

Fits Thursday, before the track action

★ 4.8 (5,622 reviews)

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Day trip to the desert2 sites compared

Doha: Inland Sea Tour, 4x4 Desert Safari/All Activities

4.5 h

Fits Thursday, before the track action

★ 4.9 (2,369 reviews)

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Day trip to the desert

City Tour and Desert Safari with Camel Ride and Sand Boarding

8 h

Fits Thursday, before the track action

★ 5.0 (116 reviews)

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