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Winner of the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2023 crowned at the Iconic Lusail International Circuit

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, presents the Winning Riders Trophy to Fabio Di Giannantonio and the Winning Constructor Award to Gresini Racing

DOHA, Qatar - Qatar Airways, the Title Sponsor of Qatar MotoGP™, congratulated Fabio Di Giannantonio on his first victory at the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2023 in Doha on Sunday, 19 November. The airline extended cheerful congratulations to the second and third place winners, Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini respectively, celebrating their remarkable achievements on the world-class Lusail International Circuit.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, delivered the Winning Riders Trophy to Fabio Di Giannantonio, and the Winning Constructor Award to Gresini Racing for their outstanding performance, alongside cabin crew members, in an exhilarating conclusion to the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2023.

Qatar has recently emerged as a prominent hub for motorsport events, hosting an impressive array of international racing competitions and shows. Its state-of-the-art facilities, including the world-renowned Lusail International Circuit, have made Qatar a magnificent destination for motorsport enthusiasts and professionals alike. The country has committed to investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and help fans travel to the country via Qatar Airways’ extensive network of over 160 destinations. The airline’s unique and exclusive travel packages, and its award winning-hub, Hamad International Airport, have positioned Qatar as a prime destination for Formula 1®, MotoGP, and various motorsport events.

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About Qatar Airways

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways continues to be synonymous with excellence, receiving for the 13th time Skytrax’s ‘World’s Best Business Class’ award, and the ‘World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge’ for the eighth time. As the leading connector in the region, Qatar Airways is now the 14-time winner of the ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ award. The airline has advanced its services across the Middle East this winter season, increasing its daily flights by 14 per cent.

Along with continuing to retain its 5-Star Airline Rating, Qatar Airways has received a global-first recognition of the ‘World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi’ by Skytrax this year. The accolade recognises Qatar Airways’ Starlink connectivity rollout on over 150 widebody aircraft, connecting more than 25 million passengers to date with up to 340 daily Starlink-enabled flights. Globally, Qatar Airways remains the unprecedented nine-time winner of Skytrax ‘World’s Best Airline’ title.

This winter, Qatar Airways will fly to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. The airport has been previously recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the third year in a row by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the ‘World’s Best Airport’ by Skytrax three out of the past six years.

Qatar Airways received the 2025 Platinum performance recognition by Cirium, the leading aviation analytics organisation, for its reliability and operational performance. The recognition is a testament to the airline’s unwavering commitment to providing seamless and proven operations as part of its award-winning passenger experience.

Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA’s Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles, including the ISO 14001. As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.

For further information, visit qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app.

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