Qatar Grand Prix - Betting Odds, Event Details, History and Records

Date: 2024.11.29 - 2024.12.01
Contest: F1
Location: Losail International Circuit


In recent years, the Qatar Grand Prix has emerged on the Formula 1 racing calendar.

It was the tumultuous backdrop of 2021, with the COVID-19 pandemic causing upheavals in scheduled events, that led to its inclusion. To compensate for the many interruptions and cancellations, Formula 1 had to bring in new and returning circuits, ushering Qatar onto the scene.

On the 21st of November, as a replacement for the called-off Australian Grand Prix, Qatar made its F1 debut.


2023 Champion:

Max Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell from Mercedes crashed at the beginning of the Qatar Grand Prix. Max Verstappen then led and won the race, after securing his third F1 championship the day before.

McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finished in second and third places.


2023 Betting Odds:

Max Verstappen was the big favourite to win in Qatar. This is what the odds look like leading up to the race.

Source: Bet365
Time Stamp: September 25th, 2023 1:28 pm EST
Odds Subject to Change

Max Verstappen -450
Lando Norris +1200
Sergio Perez +1200
Oscar Piastri +1600
Charles Leclerc +2500
George Russell +2500
Lewis Hamilton +2500
Carlos Sainz +2800
Fernando Alonso +8000
...


Circuit:

Nestled a short distance north of Doha, Qatar's bustling capital, is the Losail International Circuit - the venue of the Grand Prix. Though its association with Formula 1 is newer, it has been the home of MotoGP races since 2004.

What makes the Losail International Circuit stand out is its distinctive blend of medium to high-speed bends contrasted by technical slower sections. Its desert location adds an unpredictable element, with occasional sand drifts challenging the drivers. Additionally, the circuit boasts a lengthy primary straightway, allowing racers to overtake their competitors.

In a spectacle of lights, much like the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Singapore Grand Prix, the Qatar race unfolds under the shimmer of floodlights, thanks to the state-of-the-art lighting system ensuring impeccable visibility.


History:

2020: The inaugural year for the Qatar Grand Prix was nothing short of eventful. It was introduced as an eleventh-hour replacement, maintaining the richness of the Formula 1 calendar despite the global challenges.

Its debut's success sparked conversations about Qatar's potential long-term association with Formula 1. These talks bore fruit with the recent 10-year pact signed between Qatar and Formula 1, starting in 2023.

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