‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut

Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage.

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22/05/2026 - 7:00 GMT+2

Qatar is preparing to take on one of the toughest and most prestigious races in motorsport history.

Team Qatar has officially unveiled its race car and driver lineup ahead of next month’s 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, a landmark moment that will see Qatar represented at the iconic endurance race for the very first time.

The team will compete in the LMGT3 category with a Mercedes-AMG car through a partnership between the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Italian racing team Iron Lynx.

‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut

‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut

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