- Qatar Airways will also be title sponsor of MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar
Qatar Airways and F1 will be partners through the 2027 season, bringing thrills and exciting speeds to fans globally, the airline said in a press statement.
On Wednesday, the leading global airline announced an expansion of its sports partnership portfolio at a captivating event that brought astounding entertainment and special appearances to Doha. In addition to the global partnership, Qatar Airways will be the Title Sponsor of three Grands Prix this year: the Qatar Airways Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (May 19-21), the Qatar Airways Hungarian Grand Prix (July 21-23), and the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix (October 6-8).
This season, Formula 1 boasts of its most global racing calendar to date with 23 races across 21 countries and five continents, mirroring the motorsport’s rapidly growing footprint worldwide and the extensive global connectivity offered by the Qatar Airways oneworld Alliance, which serves over 150 countries.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive HE Akbar al-Baker said, “The best partnerships thrive because of mutual values. Both Qatar Airways and Formula 1 are global brands that share a passion for innovation, precision and luxury. As a brand, we believe in the power of sports to unite people, and as such, we have been selective with picking the most thrilling sporting events and sponsoring a variety of new and prominent sporting initiatives.”
“With 23 stops in the 2023 World Championship, F1 is a global sport, requiring a Global Airline partner that offers extensive global connectivity. Hence, Qatar Airways demonstrates the perfect companion for one of the most desirable sports series in the world.”
Stefano Domenicali, President & CEO of Formula 1, said: “As the pinnacle of motorsport, it makes sense for Formula 1 to partner with the World’s Best Airline, Qatar Airways. We are two brands committed to delivering the best experiences to our fans and customers, and our combined global reach makes for a perfect match. We are delighted to welcome Qatar Airways as our Global Airline Partner.”
On his part, Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif al-Mannai, QMMF’s President, said: “We are pleased that Qatar Airways is joining as the Global Partner and Official Airline of Formula 1, as well as a title sponsor for both Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix and Qatar MotoGP. We strongly believe that this partnership will place Qatar at the forefront of the motorsport ecosystem through hosting such prestigious events, in addition to positioning the country as a global hub for sports and entertainment tourism. This will contribute towards pushing the wheel of our society’s growth and development and will pave the way for tremendous business and investment opportunities.”
Qatar Airways hosted a special evening for the public at Doha’s iconic Lusail Boulevard Wednesday to mark the F1 announcement and raise awareness about all the motorsport events taking place in Qatar this year. HE the Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali inaugurated the official partnership along with al-Mannai, Domenicali and MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.
The event featured a special appearance from the Qatari rally champion Nasser al-Attiyah, former Red Bull Formula 1 driver David Coulthard, KTM MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa, stunt rider Mike Jensen, a Red Bull drift car driven by Abdo Feghali and a static display of an FIA World Endurance Championship hypercar. Spectators were also treated to a dazzling performance by the best-selling R&B artiste Akon.
For only the second time in history, motorsport fanatics will have the chance to watch their favourite teams and drivers push their cars to the limit at the Lusail International Circuit when F1 heads back to Qatar for the Qatar Airways Grand Prix from October 6-8.
In addition to the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023, the Lusail International Circuit will host the Qatar Moto GP from November 17-19. Other motorsport events in Qatar include the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar in October and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) World Endurance Championship in 2024.
To celebrate this partnership, Discover Qatar, the Destination Management Company of Qatar Airways, is the first to offer tickets to the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023.
On Wednesday, Discover Qatar exclusively launched a comprehensive range of hotel and ticket-inclusive packages to their global retail partners, which include Grandstand and prestigious Paddock Club tickets. All packages include a free entry pass to the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar taking place in Doha from October 5-14, courtesy of Qatar Tourism.
Qatar Airways Holidays further elevates the partnership with a limited number of all-inclusive travel packages, allowing global fans around the world to attend the event and partake in exclusive experiences such as pit lane walks, guided track tours and access to special events with appearances by top F1 drivers. The Ultimate F1 Experience packages include return flights with Qatar Airways, premium hotel options, race tickets and other exciting experiences and benefits. To secure packages, customers can visit the dedicated link, https://qatarairwaysholidays.com/f1
Both Qatar Airways and F1 are committed to working together to reduce the environmental impact of their respective industries through responsible practices. As part of the partnership, both entities aim to collaborate on sustainability-focused initiatives to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and strive for a greener future.
