Formula 1 has released the first details of the Jeddah street circuit, which will host the first-ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December.
The circuit will feature 27 corners, the most of any event on the 2021 F1 calender, and has the potential to include three DRS zones – although many of the corners will likely be taken flat, so will feel more like straights for the drivers.
At 3.837 miles long, Jeddah will be the second longest track on this year's race calendar, behind Spa Francorchamps at 4.352 miles.
Simulations show average speeds should be around 155mph, making it the fastest street circuit in F1 and among the fastest overall. Currently, Monza holds that distinction, at 164.3mph.
The sport's management say the layout, which was designed in collaboration with famed circuit designers Tilke, will allow for more overtaking opportunities and wheel-to-wheel racing than is typically seen at other street circuit events.
Formula 1 has released an onboard video simulation of the circuit, which will be located 7.5 miles north of Jeddah city centre.
“It’s always very exciting to release the details of a new circuit and the Saudi Arabia street circuit is no exception," F1 motorsport director Ross Brawn said. "We have worked very closely with the team at Tilke and with the promoter to ensure we have a track that provides exciting wheel-to-wheel racing for our fans and challenges all of the drivers.
"The setting is incredible, on the Red Sea, and we can’t wait to see the cars on the track in December.”
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Well to be honest, they need time to get Saudi F1 team and drivers from Saudi Arabia.
Once they are ready, surely they will be racing on Jeddah Street Curcuit and other F1 Circuits of the world.
I am working on getting as much details as Possible about them , once the team is ready or atleast they have made it official. It will be annonced on different news platforms.
In the mean time pls Enjoy !
So, no Saudi Arabian teams. No Saudi Arabian drivers. A country which has a horrendous human rights record, including brutally murdering and dismembering one of their own citizens, and is currently waging war with their neighbour and killing lots of innocent people.
A grand prix in this country has absolutely nothing to do with money. No sirreee, nothing at all...........
Bravo!