Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation

What Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation does

Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) is the official government federation of Qatar, founded in 1987 to regulate, organize, and promote auto and motorcycle sports in the country. The federation operates as a non-profit state entity headquartered at the Lusail International Circuit in Al Wusail, Doha, and serves as the national authority for motorsport licensing, event sanctioning, and team representation under the frameworks of the FIA and FIM. Its core mandate spans grassroots motorsport development through elite international competition.

QMMF's product portfolio comprises a tiered set of championships and international events. Domestic series include QSTK (Qatar Super Trophy Kitcar), QORC (Qatar Off-Road Championship), and QTCC (Qatar Touring Car Championship), complemented by international showcases such as the Qatar International Rally (an FIA Middle East Rally Championship round), the FIM-sanctioned Qatar International Baja, and the MENA Karting Championship. At the flagship level, QMMF hosts the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar and the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit, the purpose-built facility that anchors the federation's operations and was opened in 2004.

The federation's revenue model is event-driven, generating income from hosting fees, spectator admissions, VIP hospitality, broadcasting rights coordination, and title sponsorship (notably Qatar Airways for MotoGP). Distribution relies on direct venue access at Lusail International Circuit and desert rally locations, international broadcast networks tied to MotoGP and F1, and inclusion in FIA/FIM championship calendars. A Motorsport Academy established in 2019 extends the federation's role into domestic talent development, reinforcing the pipeline from grassroots karting through professional competition. The leadership team is led by President Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al-Mannai, who also heads Lusail International Circuit.

Name

Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation

Legal name

Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation

Website

https://qmmf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) is the government-authorized national motorsport federation founded in 1987 that regulates, sanctions, and promotes auto and motorcycle racing in Qatar, hosting MotoGP, Formula 1, and domestic championships at Lusail International Circuit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Federation & Sports Governance

NAICS

Racetracks (711212), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsport Sanctioning Bodies (FIA/FIM/IMSA, etc.) (MPAKAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motorsports Series & Championships (Sanctioned Racing Calendars) (MPAKAGAA)

Keywords

• Motorsport federation
• Racing championship events
• Off-road rally
• Motorsport sanctioning
• Circuit racing

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Hosting and Sanctioning: Revenue generated from hosting international motorsport championships including MotoGP, Formula 1, and FIA rally events. Includes venue operations, spectator admissions, and broadcasting rights coordination.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QMMF is the national motorsport federation of Qatar, regulating, organizing, and sanctioning auto and motorcycle sport. It hosts international championships (MotoGP, Formula 1, FIA Middle East Rally Championship rounds) and domestic series (QSTK, QORC, QTCC, MENA Karting) at its flagship Lusail International Circuit and desert rally venues, alongside licensing and talent development through its Motorsport Academy.

Product overview

Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation operates as a motorsport governing body managing a portfolio of racing championships and international events. The core offering includes multiple racing series: QSTK (Qatar Super Trophy Kitcar) and QTCC (Qatar Touring Car Championship) for circuit racing; QORC (Qatar Off-Road Championship) for desert rally; Qatar International Baja for FIM-sanctioned desert rally; and Qatar International Rally as part of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship. The federation also hosts the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit, its flagship motorsport facility. The organization coordinates national teams, licensing for drivers, and participates in FIA and FIM international championships. The portfolio represents a unified platform for motorsport development in Qatar, spanning circuit racing, off-road rallying, and international showcase events.

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Products and services

• QSTK (Qatar Super Trophy Kitcar) Domestic circuit racing championship featuring high-performance kitcar racing vehicles across multiple rounds throughout the racing season, sanctioned by QMMF for Qatari and regional competitors.
• QORC (Qatar Off-Road Championship) Domestic desert rally championship featuring off-road racing across multiple categories including bikes, cars (Class 1 and Class 2), held at various Qatari desert locations, including the Dukhan region.
• QTCC (Qatar Touring Car Championship) Domestic touring car racing championship sanctioned by QMMF, featuring multiple rounds throughout the competitive season at Lusail International Circuit.
• Qatar International Baja International FIM-sanctioned desert rally event held in Qatar's toughest desert terrain, featuring elite drivers competing as part of the regional rally championship circuit.
• Qatar International Rally FIA-sanctioned international rally championship round featuring top rally drivers, serving as the second round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship.
• MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar World-class MotoGP motorcycle racing event held annually at Lusail International Circuit, featuring the world's best motorcycle riders competing across multiple classes under FIM sanctioning.
• Lusail International Circuit Qatar's premier motorsport racing facility and headquarters of QMMF, opened in 2004 to FIA/FIM standards, hosting MotoGP, Formula 1, and multiple national championships.
• MENA Karting Championship Regional karting championship sanctioned by QMMF, providing competitive karting racing opportunities across the Middle East and North Africa region.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MotoGP Sport and Entertainment GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 March 2026MotoGP Sport and Entertainment Group coordinates with QMMF to host the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar. The partnership brings world-class motorcycle racing to Qatar and was responsible for the 2026 event rescheduling from April to November for safety reasons.
• Qatar AirwaysmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Title sponsor of the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar. Qatar Airways provides aviation and travel support for international teams and spectators, enhancing the event's global reach.
• FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2025International governing body for motorcycle racing that sanctions MotoGP and Baja championships. QMMF hosts MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix under FIM regulations.
• Lusail International CircuitcoreOthersLusail International Circuit is the primary racing venue operated in conjunction with QMMF. The circuit hosts MotoGP, Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, and other major motorsport events. QMMF President also serves as head of Lusail International Circuit.
• FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational governing body for motorsport that sanctions Formula 1 and rally championships in Qatar. QMMF operates under FIA regulations and hosts FIA-sanctioned events including the Middle East Rally Championship.
• F1 Qatar Grand Prix Organizing CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmro Al Hamad serves as FIA Formula 1 Steward at Qatar Grand Prix, representing Qatar's role in F1 governance and operations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FFSA (Fédération Française du Sport Automobile): French national motorsport federation and FIA member. Comparable as a national governing body that sanctions domestic championships and hosts FIA-sanctioned international rounds.
• ACO (Automobile Club de l'Ouest): French organization that sanctions the 24 Hours of Le Mans and endurance championships. Comparable as a circuit-anchored sanctioning body that combines facility operation with event sanctioning.
• Motorsport UK: UK national motorsport federation and FIA member. Comparable as a national authority overseeing licensing, regulations, and championship organization across circuit, rally, and karting disciplines.
• ACI (Automobile Club d'Italia): Italian national automobile federation and FIA member. Comparable as a long-established national motorsport authority with both domestic championship responsibilities and FIA/FIM integration.
• DMSB (Deutscher Motor Sport Bund): German national motorsport federation and FIA member. Comparable as a national sanctioning body that organizes domestic championships and hosts international events under FIA rules — a direct peer to QMMF in function and structure.
• IMSA (International Motor Sports Association): North American motorsport sanctioning body for sports car racing under FIA affiliation. Comparable as a regional sanctioning organization that develops and governs championship calendars.
• RFEDA (Real Federación Española de Automovilismo): Spanish national motorsport federation and FIA member. Comparable as a national sanctioning body overseeing rally, circuit, and karting championships in its territory.

Broad incumbents

• FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme): International motorcycle sport governing body that sanctions MotoGP and Baja events at Lusail. Comparable as the global motorcycle sanctioning counterpart to FIA, with QMMF operating under FIM regulations.
• FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile): International motorsport governing body under which QMMF operates. Comparable as the apex sanctioning authority for four-wheel motorsport globally, sharing FIA regulatory frameworks and championship structures.

Emerging players

• SRO Motorsports Group: International motorsport organizer and promoter of GT racing championships. Comparable as an event organizer/sanctioning-style entity that develops and promotes global racing series, overlapping with QMMF's championship hosting function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QMMF_official
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@qmmfofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/qmmftv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qmmf
• Instagraminstagram.com/qmmf.qa
• TikToktiktok.com/@qmmf.offical

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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