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Is there a dress code at the Qatar Grand Prix?
Officially there’s no dress code for Formula 1 fans with general admission or grandstand tickets at the Qatar Grand Prix. You can wear whatever you like, but bear two things in mind:
- Be respectful of the Qatar culture
- Dress for the weather
If you have VIP or Paddock Club tickets for the Qatar GP then you are supposed to follow a smart casual dress code. More info on that, along with some examples, further below.
What to wear - F1 grandstand & general admission tickets
Dress for the weather
The Qatar Grand Prix is held at the Lusail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar. It’s basically in the middle of a desert.
The race is now held in November when the monthy average high / low temperatures are 30° / 21° respectively.
For the Formula 1 Qatar is a night race. But the earlier sessions in the day (like FP1 on Friday and FP3 or the Sprint Race on Saturday) will be held in the late afternoon as the sun is setting.
Whilst the sun is up it will feel hot. Humidity is normally around 50%, so it’s not too sweaty. But don’t get caught out like I did – when the sun goes down, as you’re in a desert, it’s actually quite cold, especially if there’s any wind. So make sure you pack an extra layer or two that you can put on once the sun has set to keep your warm.
Dress for the culture
When you’re out in public in Qatar, you need to be mindful and respectful of their culture. That means avoiding overly revealing clothing. The easiest way to be respectful is to cover your shoulders and knees.
At the circuit it’s a little more relaxed, and you’ll see loads of people wearing whatever they want. But please try and be mindful of the culture! By all means wear shorts to keep cool, but women should consider bringing something light they can through over their shoulders.
Footwear
As with all Formula 1 events you will do a lot of walking. I racked up over 25, 000 steps per day on my last visit. So yes, wear those fashionable shoes, but also consider wearing something comfortable on your feet!
Qatar GP tickets
Still need tickets to the Qatar Grand Prix, for either the F1 or MotorGP? If so it’s not too late – you can do what I do and buy them on ViaGoGo where there will be tickets available at the last minute, right up to race day on the Sunday.
I’ve used ViaGoGo loads of times for buying Formula 1 tickets over the last few years and I’ve never had any issues with them. I bought tickets for the Vegas, Belgian and British GPs through them at the last minute (with less than a week to go before the race) and managed to get them at a good price.
They also have their Fan Protect guarantee which seems to be pretty robust, and ensures that your money is protected which is great for extra peace of mind.
Qatar GP outfit examples
Here are some examples of outfits you could wear to the Qatar Grand Prix as a grandstand or general admission ticket holder. You will see loads of people in F1 team merch and you can buy it at the track from the countless merchandise stands, but it’ll be incredibly expensive there. To save yourself a load of cash, buy it online beforehand.
Qatar GP Hospitality & VIP dress code
If you’ve got tickets to any of the VIP areas at the F1, including the Paddock Club, then you are asked to follow a more smart-casual dress code.
So avoid ripped jeans, jean shorts, flip-flops, casual sandals or full sports tracksuits. You can still wear shorts or a dress, but try and make them smarter than the usual street wear. You can also wear F1 team merchandise in the VIP areas, and in fact that is usually encouraged.
Here are some examples of smart casual outfits perfect for hospitality areas at the Qatar Grand Prix:
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