Lusail International Circuit Shared Services Executive Director Abdulrahman Hassen Al Mulla (right) and Ooredoo Qatar Chief Strategy and Digital Transformation Officer Thani Ali Al-Malki shake hands after announcing the partnership.
Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) yesterday announced a partnership with Ooredoo Qatar, naming the telecommunications and ICT provider as its Founding Partner for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 and the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026.
The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony attended by Abdulrahman Hassen Al Mulla, Executive Director of Shared Services at LIC, and Thani Ali Al-Malki, Chief Strategy and Digital Transformation Officer at Ooredoo Qatar.
The partnership establishes Ooredoo Qatar’s presence across Lusail International Circuit’s motorsport calendar, encompassing two of the world’s leading motorsport championships.
The partnership will also extend beyond race weekends, with LIC and Ooredoo Qatar collaborating on corporate social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.
Abdulrahman Hassen Al Mulla, Executive Director of Shared Services at LIC, said: “This partnership reflects the confidence our partners place in Lusail International Circuit as a world-class motorsport destination and a venue for major international sporting events. Together with Ooredoo Qatar, we look forward to continuing to enhance fan experience, further strengthening the Circuit’s position as a leading destination for sporting and entertainment events while delivering an exceptional experience for all participants and visitors.”
Thani Ali Al-Malki, Chief Strategy and Digital Transformation Officer at Ooredoo Qatar, commented: “As a Founding Partner of the Formula 1 and MotoGP Qatar Grands Prix, Ooredoo is proud to bring the power of 5G+ network to two of the world’s most prestigious motorsport championships. As the first operator to launch the 5G+ network in Qatar, we continue to set new benchmarks in connectivity, delivering greater speed, capacity and reliability for fans and event operations alike.”
The partnership begins with two major race weekends at LIC in November 2026.
The MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar takes place from November 6 to 8 while the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix follows from November 27 to 29.
