Pre-season 2028 · World Launch Tour · World debut
Doha
Lusail · 12–13 Feb 2028 · 22°C · pre-Ramadan
Doha · subject to Competition Direction and weather
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Day 1
Saturday
4 sessions
10:00
JWC TrainingAll entries · 15 min each
JWC
12:00
Sky Village openingRibbon cutting + press event · free public access
ALL
14:00
JWC QualifyingSets the order for the showcase battle
JWC
17:30
Sky Village liveEntertainment, sim rigs, team merchandise
ALL
Day 2
Sunday
5 sessions
10:00
JWC Warm-up
JWC
11:30
Heritage displayInvited warbird display flight
ALL
12:45
Airspace sterilisation · JWC stagingMandatory hold
ALL
14:00
JWC SHOWCASE BATTLEThe world debut · 2 hours
JWC
16:15
Podium + closing ceremony
ALL
Venue, weather and what to bring
Planning your visit
Venue
Lusail, Doha. A permanent motor racing circuit with established grandstands, paved spectator zones and accessible facilities.
Conditions
22°C · pre-Ramadan. The round sits in this venue's favourable weather window; rain does not stop competition.
Bring
Ear protection, sun protection and comfortable footwear. Jet aircraft are loud and you will be outdoors most of the day.
Spectator guide
A venue-specific guide with gates, timings, permitted items and local transport is published by the promoter closer to the round.
Championship partnerships
Partner announcements begin ahead of the 2028 launch tour