LIC gears up for MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar 2025

The Lusail International Circuit (LIC) has completed its preparations for the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2025, the fourth round of the MotoGP World Championship, which will take place from April 11-13.

Fans will experience the championship's only night-time racing on the 5.38km track with its 16 corners. The weekend features the thrilling MotoGP Tissot Sprint Race, BMW M Laps, Hero Walks, and Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup, while extravagant opening and closing ceremonies complete with fireworks will add to the spectacle of this world-class motorsport event.

As teams get ready to take part in the highest class of motorcycle road racing, LIC has shared an essential guide for fans to ensure a smooth and memorable experience.

The MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar timetable, detailing the full weekend track schedule with all practice and qualifying sessions, support races, and special events, is available on the website at www.lcsc.qa.

The venue gate opening times are as follows: April 11 - gates open at 12:30pm and close at 10pm; April 12 - gates open at 11:30am and close at 9.30pm; April 13 - gates open at 1.30pm and close at 22:00

Circuit Access and Transportation - Metro: Fans are encouraged to use the public transportation system, designed to ensure easy access to the circuit. A dedicated Metro Shuttle service will operate from Lusail QNB Metro Station (red line) to Lusail International Circuit and vice-versa. Shuttles will run from the bus mall (located on the east side of the metro station) with a fleet of buses operating continuously, ensuring an expected travel time of approximately 15 minutes. Service hours are:

Friday: 12noon - 10pm; Saturday: 11am - 9.30pm; Sunday: 1pm - 10.30pm.

Personal vehicle - Spectators planning to arrive at the circuit with their own vehicle should: Plan to arrive early as traffic congestion is expected on roads surrounding the circuit and in parking areas; Access LIC from Al Khor Coastal Road; Use Exit 32 and follow the "Spectators" signs to reach the designated parking areas; Be aware that parking spaces are available in the designated spectator parking zones; Free parking will be available at the circuit and carpooling is encouraged to reduce traffic volume.

Taxi: Karwa taxis will be available until gates close each day at two designated drop-off and pick-up locations.

After closing, taxis can be requested via the Karwa taxi location. Rideshare: Uber/ Badr-Go services are available with specific requirements. Drop-off/pick-up is limited to dedicated areas. Follow directional signage guiding spectators from fanzone to the Uber rank.

The Fan Zone comes alive with three days of performances featuring top DJs, roaming entertainment such as musical parades, and a cultural area showcasing traditional Oud performances. Kids will be entertained with magic, clown, puppet, and science shows, while food and beverage vendors offer diverse international and local flavors throughout the venue.

The event also features special entertainment for fans to interact with the riders. Fan Forum: On Friday 4.30pm and 6pm, spectators will get an opportunity to see and interact with their favourite riders in the fanzone.

Hero Walk: The first 400 fans to enter the venue will have an opportunity to get paddock access and get up close to the riders, take pictures, and get autographs. On Saturday, fans can see Moto2 and Moto3 riders from 4.45-5.15pm, and on Sunday the MotoGP riders from 4.15-4.45pm.

The list of prohibited items is available in the FAQs section of the LIC website. Spectators have to display at venue gates their ticket's QR code on their mobile phone. Tickets can still be purchased at the website www.lcsc.qa.