Formula 1 visits a new country and venue this weekend as the sport heads to Qatar and the Losail International Circuit. A popular circuit among MotoGP fans, Losail is located just north of Qatar's capital city, Doha. Mercedes and Red Bull are set to continue their close battle for the world titles around the 5.38km track, which features 16 turns and a variety of medium- and high-speed corners. Ahead of the on-track action getting underway on Friday, teams have taken to social media to show off their surroundings.

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Time to check out a new track, team. 🙌 #QatarGP 🇶🇦 pic.twitter.com/oKvMfwJjdk — McLaren (@McLarenF1) November 18, 2021

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Good Morning from Doha! 🇶🇦 Nearly ready to go at the Losail International Circuit 👋 #QatarGP pic.twitter.com/CEqUEWh1DQ — Red Bull Racing Honda (@redbullracing) November 18, 2021

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First taste of Losail under the lights. 💡🤩 pic.twitter.com/fDR3vNw6ap — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 17, 2021

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Morning Team. 🏝️😍 Exploring Doha this morning. pic.twitter.com/eK5tcMj5yO — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) November 18, 2021

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A new country to explore 😍 Welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦 pic.twitter.com/CiF0UUGrpa — Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) November 18, 2021

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Starting the day ☀️ Ready for Thursday 🎙 #essereFerrari 🔴 #QatarGP pic.twitter.com/4mbNLMMVof — Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) November 18, 2021

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No one does it quite like you. 💚 The @astonmartin safety car returns for the #QatarGP . pic.twitter.com/KIIRRimZC9 — Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) November 18, 2021

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Touchdown in Doha! 🇶🇦 #QatarGP pic.twitter.com/hHla5fDMnj — Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing) November 18, 2021

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