The organizers of Formula 1 are thinking of having a grand prix run in Losail. The match could take place in November before the start of the World Cup
Although the decision has not yet been made, the organizers of the Formula 1 World Championship are thinking of replacing the Russian stage in Sochi, canceled after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine with Qatar where it has already been raced for the first time this year. last, on 21 November (victory for Hamilton, ahead of Verstappen and Alonso), taking advantage of the track that for years has hosted the inaugural stage of the world championship. A track that immediately bewitched the drivers “Really fun”, Max had judged. “Physically demanding”, according to Lewis, who had spared no criticism regarding the lack of respect for human rights.
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Even before hosting the inaugural edition, Qatar had signed a ten-year agreement to host F1 until 2033 (on the plate also the possibility of building an ad hoc track) but skipping the 2022 edition due to the World Cup (21 November -18 December) which absorbs huge human and financial resources. If in the end we really return to Losail, it is likely a revisitation of the final phase of the calendar, perhaps anticipating Brazil by a week to free the date of 13 November, which is only 7 days from the Abu Dhabi grand final. Because by the will of F1 the last checkered flag will have to be lowered before the kick-off of the inaugural match.