Qatar Grand Prix Past Winners
Qatar's F1 history is short, so the past-winners list is a small sample — but it is a telling one. The track has only hosted a handful of Grands Prix, and every result so far fits what the circuit demands: front-running pace and a car that thrives in fast, flowing corners. Treat the data as directional, not destiny.
A short history with a clear pattern
The Qatar Grand Prix made its F1 debut in 2021, won by Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes from pole. There was no race in 2022, because Qatar was hosting the football World Cup that winter. The event returned in 2023 on a long-term deal, with Max Verstappen winning, and he won again in 2024 — back-to-back victories that underline how much the circuit rewards a dominant front-running package. The throughline across this short history is consistent: winners have come from the front of the grid, which is exactly what you would expect at a track where overtaking is limited and strategy is forced into a fixed multi-stop shape.
What the record means for betting
With so few runnings, you should lean on the circuit's character more than on a thin results sample. The honest read is that Lusail favours qualifying pace and high-speed aero efficiency, and the past winners reflect that rather than any quirk of the venue. Do not over-weight a two- or three-race trend, and never bet on last year's grid as if it carries forward — defer current form and live odds to the sportsbook. Build the rest of your view from the circuit guide and the race-winner guide, or return to the Qatar Grand Prix overview.
Frequently asked questions
Who has won the Qatar Grand Prix?
Lewis Hamilton won the inaugural F1 Qatar Grand Prix in 2021 for Mercedes. After a gap in 2022, Max Verstappen won on the race's return in 2023 and again in 2024. The list is short because Qatar has only hosted a handful of Grands Prix.
Why was there no Qatar Grand Prix in 2022?
Qatar hosted the football World Cup in late 2022, so the country did not stage an F1 race that year. The Grand Prix returned in 2023 on a long-term agreement and has been a regular calendar fixture since.