The Formula 1 Group has been making continuous efforts to foster the growth of motorsports worldwide. In a bid to accomplish this, the Formula 1 Group organised Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. For the inaugural edition of the tournament held in December 2021, a brainchild of the Formula 1 Group and Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, Jeddah Corniche Circuit was selected as the venue to host the high-profile racing event.
In this guide, we will take a look at the following points related to Jeddah Corniche Circuit:
- Construction of Jeddah Corniche Circuit
- Jeddah Corniche Circuit Location, Timings and Contact Details
- Jeddah Corniche Circuit Layout and Configurations
- Key Events at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Jeddah Corniche Circuit Construction
As many as three thousand on-site contractors from 50 companies were recruited to build Formula One’s newest track and it took just twelve months to complete the project. The circuit’s construction work was completed in compliance with stringent Saudi Arabian labor regulations, with ATLAS safety training being mandatory to attend for all the workers.
Location, Timings and Contact Details
Situated in the district of Ash Shati, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If you have any query or want to stay updated about the events taking place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, you can contact Jeddah Corniche Circuit by calling them at +966 9200 13211 and their staff representative will get in touch with you to address your queries.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit Attractions and Features
Below are some facts and figures pertaining to the layout and configuration of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit:
- Designed by renowned F1 track designer Herman Tilke’s son Carsten Tilke, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is 6.175 kilometers long, making it the second longest circuit on the Formula One calendar after the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot.
- It is the first street circuit in the Gulf region to feature LED floodlights and slot drains for large drainage capacity.
- Cars can reach average speeds of about 250 kilometers per hour and maximum speed of 322 kilometers per hour on this circuit, making it the fastest street circuit on the Formula One championship.
- It has 27 corners in total (16 on the left and 11 on the right) and three portions marked as Drag Reduction System (DRS) Zones to ensure that the drivers have enough chances to overtake during the race. Before Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the record for the highest number of corners on a track belonged to Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore (23) followed by the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
- It is the Gulf region’s first street circuit with LED floodlights. Around the track, there are 627 lighting poles with fifteen hundred lux illumination levels. The races held under the lights at night make up for a spectacular atmosphere.
Key Events at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit
On December 5, 2021, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit hosted Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021 – inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and 21st round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. On 27 March 2022, it hosted Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022 – second edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the second round of the 2022 Formula One World Championship. According to the official figures released by Formula 1, Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021, which also saw performances of world-famous singers like A$AP Rocky, Jason Derulo, David Guetta, and Tiësto, drew a crowd strength of about 143,000 spectators.
Jeddah Corniche Circuit is earmarked to host the Saudi Arabian Formula One races for at least until 2025, after which the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be shifted to Qiddiya – an entertainment megaproject currently in the works.
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