Qatar Airways Elevates the Qatar Grand Prix Weekend, Blending Aviation Innovation Global Showmanship and World Class Sporting Energy

Published on December 1, 2025

Qatar Airways delivered an exceptional display of creativity, precision and global ambition throughout the Qatar Grand Prix weekend, transforming the Lusail International Circuit into a stage where world class motorsport and cutting edge aviation converged. As the official Title Partner of Formula 1, the airline used the event to reinforce its role as a leader in international travel, while celebrating the champion of the Qatar Grand Prix with a series of signature moments that captured global attention.

The celebrations began with a dramatic aerial performance as a Qatar Airways aircraft flew above the circuit in a carefully coordinated flypast that drew thousands of spectators to look skyward. This moment offered an early glimpse of the airline’s new F1 themed livery, a design created to highlight the fusion of speed, power and innovation that defines both Formula 1 and the airline itself. Selected media and invited guests were granted an exclusive onboard preview, where they experienced the flypast from inside the aircraft. Equipped with advanced high speed Wi Fi technology, the plane enabled real time broadcasting directly from the sky, turning the flyover into one of the weekend’s most remarkable demonstrations of in flight connectivity.

The unveiling of the livery continued later at the Qatar Airways hangar, where the airline orchestrated an immersive reveal featuring a theatrical entrance inspired by the high energy world of racing. The event drew global partners and high profile attendees, adding international visibility to a showcase that positioned the new livery as a symbol of the airline’s expanding presence in world sport. The reveal quickly became one of the most discussed highlights of the race weekend, reflecting the airline’s mastery of large scale brand storytelling.

Qatar Airways further strengthened its global leadership profile during the weekend by spotlighting its recent recognition as the World’s Best Airline for the ninth time in 2025. This achievement underscored the brand’s commitment to excellence in service, hospitality and innovation, values that echoed through every element of its presence at the Grand Prix.

The newly liveried Boeing 777 now prepares for a season of international travel, carrying the spirit of Formula 1 to major destinations across the world. Throughout the winter season, the aircraft will land in key global cities including London, Melbourne, New York and Tokyo, extending the Grand Prix celebration far beyond Qatar’s borders. The aircraft, registered as A7 BEG, is now trackable worldwide, allowing aviation enthusiasts to follow its journey and witness the new design across continents.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: “This weekend, Qatar Airways brought together innovation and passion by engaging with leading forces in the fields of sport and arts to offer an unmatched community experience. The debut of our latest F1 livery drew a massive interest from sport enthusiasts, creatives, and aviation buffs – making our flypast the most tracked flight for an entire 24-hour cycle on Flightradar24. Judging by the global reaction we have already seen; I can confidently say that this F1 design will go down in history as one of the most iconic aircraft liveries in global aviation.”

By merging aviation heritage with the global appeal of Formula 1, Qatar Airways crafted a Grand Prix experience that transcended the track. The airline delivered moments of spectacle, innovation and cultural expression, reaffirming its strategy of using international partnerships to inspire travellers, advance its global brand and elevate the overall experience of major sporting events. The Qatar Grand Prix weekend became a showcase of what the airline represents on the world stage a commitment to excellence, a passion for connecting nations and a drive to redefine what modern travel can achieve.