Formula 1 is back in the Middle East this weekend for the Qatar Grand Prix where teams and drivers will do battle under the lights.

Check out our pictures from Thursday's build-up to the round 17 of the F1 World Championship at the Lusail International Circuit.

Pierre Gasly (FRA), Alpine F1 Team 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere - Alpine F1 Team building. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari and Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team and Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team with young guests. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Stefano Domenicali (ITA) Formula One President and CEO. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
;nop. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Images
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with a fan. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA), Alpine F1 Team 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA), Alpine F1 Team 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA), Alpine F1 Team 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - a Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 fan. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA), Alpine F1 Team 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - a tree on the pits balcony. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - brake marker. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Alfa Romeo F1 Team pit garages. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - brake marker. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - kerb detail. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Track Atmosphere 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Paddock atmosphere. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - Pit buildings. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari runs the circuit with the team. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Alfa Romeo F1 Team rides the circuit. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing walks the circuit with Gaetan Jego, Williams Racing Race Engineer. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): James Vowles (GBR) Williams Racing Team Principal runs the circuit with Sven Smeets (GER) Williams Racing Sporting Director. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari rides the circuit with the team. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Liam Lawson (NZL) AlphaTauri and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 in the FIA Press Conference. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team in the FIA Press Conference. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team and Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing in the FIA Press Conference. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): David Croft (GBR) Sky Sports Commentator and Tom Clarkson (GBR) Journalist in the FIA Press Conference. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team; Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing; and Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team, in the FIA Press Conference. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team. 05.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Preparation Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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