Qatar Airways, the World’s Finest Airline, is now the World Accomplice and Official Airline of Formulation 1(F1), the head of motorsport and the world’s most technologically-advanced racing sequence. The airline and F1 might be companions by the 2027 season, bringing thrills and thrilling speeds to followers globally.
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At this time, the main international airline introduced an enlargement of its sports activities partnership portfolio at a charming occasion that introduced astounding leisure and particular appearances to Doha. Along with the worldwide partnership, Qatar Airways would be the Title Sponsor of three Grands Prix this yr: The Qatar Airways Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (19-21 Might), the Qatar Airways Hungarian Grand Prix (21-23 July), and the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix (6-8 October).
This season, Formulation 1 boasts its most international racing calendar with 23 races throughout 21 nations and 5 continents, mirroring the motorsport’s quickly rising footprint worldwide and the in depth international connectivity provided by the Qatar Airways oneworld Alliance, which serves over 150 nations.
To commemorate this partnership, Qatar Airways hosted a particular night for the general public at Doha’s iconic Lusail Boulevard to mark the F1 announcement and lift consciousness about all of the motorsport occasions in Qatar this yr. H.E. Minister of Sports activities and Youth, Mr Salah bin Ghanim Al Ali inaugurated the official partnership with QMMF’s President, Mr Abdulrahman Al-Mannai, Formulation 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali, and MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta.
The occasion featured a particular look from the Qatari rally champion Nasser Al-Attiyah, former Purple Bull Formulation 1 driver David Coulthard, KTM MotoGP rider Dani Pedrosa, stunt rider Mike Jensen, a Purple Bull drift automobile pushed by Abdo Feghali and a static show of an FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar. Spectators have been additionally handled to a stunning efficiency by the best-selling R&B artist Akon.
For less than the second time in historical past, motorsport fanatics may have the possibility to observe their favorite groups and drivers push their automobiles to the restrict on the Lusail Worldwide Circuit when F1 heads again to Qatar for the Qatar Airways Grand Prix on 6-8 October 2023.
Along with the Formulation 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023, the Lusail Worldwide Circuit will host the Qatar Moto GP on 17-19 November. Different motorsport occasions in Qatar embody the Geneva Worldwide Motor Present Qatar in October 2023 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle (FIA) World Endurance Championship in 2024.
To have a good time this partnership, Uncover Qatar, the Vacation spot Administration Firm of Qatar Airways, are the primary to supply tickets to the Formulation 1 Qatar Grand Prix 2023. At this time, Uncover Qatar has solely launched a complete vary of resort and ticket-inclusive packages to their international retail companions, which embody Grandstand and prestigious Paddock Membership tickets. All packages embody a free entry move to the Geneva Worldwide Motor Present Qatar in Doha from 5-14 October, courtesy of Qatar Tourism.
Qatar Airways Holidays additional elevates the partnership with a restricted variety of all-inclusive journey packages, permitting international followers worldwide to attend the occasion and partake in unique experiences reminiscent of pit lane walks, guided observe excursions and entry to particular occasions with appearances by prime F1 drivers. The Final F1 Expertise packages embody return flights with Qatar Airways, premium resort choices, race tickets and different thrilling experiences and advantages.
Qatar Airways and F1 are dedicated to working collectively to scale back the environmental affect of their respective industries by accountable practices. As a part of the partnership, each entities intention to collaborate on sustainability-focused initiatives to scale back carbon dioxide emissions and try for a greener future.
Qatar Airways, as a model, is dedicated to supporting international sports activities, serving to followers journey to their favorite occasions wherever they could be. The airline is a number one international soccer supporter, with partnerships together with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Bayern, Concacaf and CONMEBOL. Qatar Airways can be the official airline of the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Triathlon Collection, the Official Airline Accomplice of the United Rugby Championship (URC), World Kitesports Affiliation, and a number of different disciplines, together with equestrianism, padel, squash and tennis.
A a number of award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was introduced because the ‘Airline of the 12 months’ on the 2022 World Airline Awards, managed by the worldwide air transport score organisation Skytrax. It was additionally named ‘World’s Finest Enterprise Class’, ‘World’s Finest Enterprise Class Airline Lounge’, ‘World’s Finest Enterprise Class Airline Seat’, ‘World’s Finest Enterprise Class Onboard Catering’ and ‘Finest Airline within the Center East’. The airline stands alone on the prime of the business, having gained the primary prize for an unprecedented seventh time (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022).
The airline flies to greater than 150 locations worldwide, connecting by its Doha hub, Hamad Worldwide Airport, voted by Skytrax because the ‘World’s Finest Airport’ 2022.
A a number of award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was lately introduced because the ‘Airline of the 12 months’ on the 2022 World Airline Awards, managed by the worldwide air transport score organisation Skytrax. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, having gained the primary prize for an unprecedented seventh time (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022) whereas additionally being named ‘World’s Finest Enterprise Class’, ‘World’s Finest Enterprise Class Lounge Eating’ and ‘Finest Airline within the Center East’.
