# 2026 Qatar Grand Prix hosting status > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-qatar-grand-prix-hosting-status > Updated: 2026-09-01T14:11:27.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit began with a 100-day countdown, featuring various ticket options and travel packages through Qatar Airways. The event is set against a backdrop of major technical regulation changes in Formula 1, including the introduction of new teams like Audi and Cadillac. As the event approaches, organizers have expressed intentions to proceed with both Formula 1 and MotoGP races scheduled for November, despite ongoing regional military conflict. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF), has reiterated that the country remains safe and the airport is fully operational. He emphasized that organizers cannot pause preparations despite regional geopolitical volatility. While the World Endurance Championship (WEC) has already cancelled its regional rounds, the QMMF remains committed to long-term hosting goals, including the return of the WEC in 2027. Formula 1 is expected to make a final decision in mid-September regarding the November 29 race. If the scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi cannot proceed, the season may conclude in European locations such as Imola or Portugal. The MotoGP race remains scheduled for November 8. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Qatar continues preparations for F1 and MotoGP races Qatar is proceeding with preparations for November's MotoGP and Formula 1 races at Lusail, despite regional uncertainty. F1 will make a final decision on the event in mid-September. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qatar-aims-to-host-formula-1-and-motogp-despite-regional-conflict ### 2026-08-20: Qatar Grand Prix 2026 preparations underway at Lusail Preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix are underway, featuring new ticket tiers at Lusail International Circuit and integrated travel stopover packages from Qatar Airways. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/qatar-grand-prix-2026-preparations-underway-at-lusail --- Cite as: 2026 Qatar Grand Prix hosting status. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/2026-qatar-grand-prix-hosting-status