Losail International Circuit grass to stop the sand encroaching on the track. It happens to be somewhat similar to the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. In 2007, Losail added permanent outdoor lighting for night races. At the time, the lighting of the Losail Circuit by Musco Lighting was the largest permanent venue sports lighting project in the world, a distinction that now belongs to another Gulf motorsport venue, Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The first night race in MotoGP history was the Commercialbank Grand Prix of Qatar in March 2008. In February 2009, a GP2 Asia Series nighttime race took place. Best
2016 Yas Marina GP2 and GP3 Series rounds Emil Bernstorff would be replacing Jimmy Eriksson. Pierre Gasly took a crucial pole position which would help his bid to win the 2016 GP2 Series, with closest rival, Antonio Giovinazzi qualifying in sixth place. 2016 Yas Marina GP2 and GP3 Series rounds The 2016 Yas Marina GP2 and GP3 Series rounds were a pair of motor races that were held on 26 and 27 November 2016 at the Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates as part of the GP2 Series and GP3 Series. It was the final round of both the 2016 GP2 Series and the 2016 GP3