The World’s fastest street circuit
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is a temporary street circuit located on the Corniche – a 30km coastal resort area of the ancient Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah. Designed by the Tilke company, in conjunction with Formula 1’s own Motorsports team. F1’s Ross Brawn said of the track:
“What we want to see is a race circuit. We don’t want Mickey Mouse circuits. We don’t want those old classic street circuits with 90 degree turns. We want fast sweeping circuits, circuits which are going to challenge the drivers – and they are going to love it.”
Fast facts
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit: All Speed, All Action
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is home to the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX.
Hosting its inaugural event in 2021, the world-class motorsport facility was constructed in a record time of just seven months and is the first of its kind in the Kingdom, achieving the required Grade 1 FIA standards to host an F1 event.
In terms of length, the Tilke-designed circuit, measures 6.175 kilometres and is the fastest and longest street circuit on the current F1 calendar. Its many high-speed corners - there are 27 in total (16 left, 11 right) - make it a favourite of both drivers and fans.
To date it has hosted three spectacular Formula 1 race weekends, which have each produced a different winner and confirmed the track as the world’s fastest street circuit, with drivers clocking up average speeds of 252km/h.
The spectacular pit and paddock complex and premium hospitality building have also become instantly recognizable to global audiences, with the circuit already acknowledged as providing the best quality environment for all workers and visitors.
Read on to discover some more fascinating facts about the home of Formula 1 in Saudi Arabia:
6.174km
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the longest of all the Formula 1 street circuits.
27 turns
With 16 left turns and 11 right, this circuit has plenty of action.
252km/h
Long sweeping turns allow drivers to throttle up to speeds of 250 km/h making it the worlds fastest street circuit.
3 DRS zones
To dial-up the speeds even higher, Jeddah will feature three DRS zones. More overtaking. More action!
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