Mashaallah Qatar with Lauren

We’re heading into the desert heat for the Qatar Grand Prix — where the tyres melt, the sand attacks, and the drivers question all their life choices. I’m joined by Lauren, our Hamilton-loving Miami alum, as we break down the chaos that is Lusail: a MotoGP-born circuit that looks like Pokémon Ditto throwing a peace sign and races like a high-speed endurance test.

We get into Qatar’s no-shadows floodlights, the artificial-grass sand trap, and why FP1 always feels like driving on talcum powder. Then it’s the best moments so far — Alonso’s feel-good 2021 podium, Horner’s “rogue marshal” meltdown, and Oscar Piastri’s iconic Sprint win — followed by a full recap of the 2024 race: Verstappen dominance, Ferrari consistency, and McLaren magic.

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https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2025/qatar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar_Grand_Prix

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lusail_International_Circuit

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/verstappen-surges-to-victory-ahead-of-leclerc-and-piastri-in-action-packed.4HUw20VKaLxIVNs3h0DJXE