From the elevated vantage point of a grandstand, a throng of spectators, mostly holding smartphones aloft, record the thrilling passage of a race car

From the elevated vantage point of a grandstand, a throng of spectators, mostly holding smartphones aloft, record the thrilling passage of a race car. The sleek vehicle, a blur of orange and black, zips past the finishing line beneath a banner emblazoned with "Qatar Airways." The Hilton, a prominent glass-clad skyscraper, looms in the background. The crowd, a mix of casual onlookers and avid fans, cheer and document the event. Overhead, a concrete roof shelters the audience.