LUSAIL: As Lusail International Circuit prepares to host the 2026 Qatar Airways Grand Prix, its impressive history of racing achievements and records highlights Qatar’s significant contribution to the MotoGP World Championship.
Since hosting its first Grand Prix in 2004, Lusail has staged 68 races across different motorcycle racing categories over 22 years. These include 22 premier-class MotoGP races, 17 in Moto2, 15 in Moto3, eight in the 125cc category and six in the 250cc class.
Spain’s Marc Marquez won the most recent Qatar MotoGP race in 2025, returning to the top of the podium at Lusail for the first time since 2014.
Stoner and Rossi Lead Qatar Grand Prix Winners’ List
Australian Casey Stoner and Italy’s Valentino Rossi share the record for the most Qatar Grand Prix victories, with four wins each. Spain’s Jorge Lorenzo follows with three victories, while Maverick Vinales, Marc Marquez and Andrea Dovizioso have each won twice.
Only four riders have managed consecutive victories in Qatar: Rossi, Stoner, Lorenzo and Dovizioso.
Lorenzo holds the record for the most overall victories at Lusail, with six wins across different categories, including three in MotoGP, two in the 250cc class and one in the 125cc category. Stoner follows with five victories, while Rossi has four, all in the premier class.
Yamaha Tops MotoGP Manufacturer Records at Lusail
Among manufacturers, Yamaha leads the MotoGP standings at Lusail with 10 victories, followed by Ducati with nine and Honda with three.
In Moto2, Kalex is the most successful manufacturer at the circuit, with 12 victories. Honda leads the Moto3 manufacturers’ record with seven wins.
These achievements underline Lusail International Circuit’s status as one of the most established and distinctive venues in international motorcycle racing.
