President of Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif al-Mannai said Qatar was proud to welcome MotoGP back and share another memorable weekend of racing with riders, teams and fans from around the world.
The 2026 Grand Prix of Qatar attracted a record 55,120 spectators over the weekend, surpassing the previous attendance record set in 2023. The total included 8,683 spectators before the weekend, 19,630 on Saturday and 26,807 on Sunday.
“We are proud to have welcomed MotoGP back to Qatar and to have shared another memorable weekend of racing with riders, teams and fans from around the world," al-Mannai said.
“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the government entities, our partners and sponsors, the riders and teams, and every member of the LIC team, whose hard work, resilience and commitment made the Grand Prix possible. Above all, I would like to thank the fans for making the Qatar Grand Prix such a special occasion.
“This event reflects Qatar’s long-term, unwavering commitment to motorsport. With that commitment in mind, we look forward to welcoming motorsport fans back to Lusail International Circuit for the next chapter of racing.”
CEO of Lusail International Circuit Abdulaziz Ali al-Mohannadi said the successful staging of the event reflected the quality of the facilities and the dedication of the teams working behind the scenes.
“Successfully delivering an event of this scale is a reflection of our world-class facilities and, above all, the commitment and dedication of the teams working behind the scenes. Their efforts ensure we provide an exceptional experience that reflects the highest standards of excellence.
“The enthusiasm of our fans created a fantastic atmosphere throughout the weekend, while the opportunities we created to bring riders closer to fans made the experience even more special, strengthening the connection between the sport and its supporters. Their passion continues to motivate us to raise our standards and deliver world-class events. We look forward to welcoming our fans back to the circuit for Formula 1 at the end of November.”
On the track, Aprilia Racing's Marco Bezzecchi won Sunday's 22-lap race ahead of Marc Marquez, who finished second.
