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Team Qatar ready for European Le Mans Series season opener in Barcelona

Published: 10 Apr 2026 - 09:20 am | Last Updated: 10 Apr 2026 - 09:22 am
Team Qatar GT drivers Abdulla Al Khelaifi (centre), Julian Hanses and Adam Christodoulou.

Team Qatar GT drivers Abdulla Al Khelaifi (centre), Julian Hanses and Adam Christodoulou.

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Doha, Qatar: Team Qatar GT will launch its 2026 campaign in the European Le Mans Series, with the opening round scheduled at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya from April 10 to 12.

The team arrived in Barcelona last week to take part in the official Prologue pre-season test.

The sessions served as final preparations ahead of the first race of the championship.

Competing in the GT3 category in partnership with Iron Lynx, Team Qatar features a strong driver lineup led by Abdulla Al Khelaifi, alongside Julian Hanses and Adam Christodoulou.

Following extensive preparations and testing, the team is focused on delivering a strong performance at the season opener against leading international endurance racing competitors.

The 2026 European Le Mans Series calendar features six rounds across Europe: Barcelona, Spain (April 10 to 12), Paul Ricard, France, (May 3), Imola, Italy (July 5), Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium (August 23), Silverstone, United Kingdom (September 13) and Portimao, Portugal, (October 10).