Formula One organisers have revealed the newest track featuring on the 2021 23-race calendar – the Jeddah Street Circuit.
Located in the Corniche area on the Red Sea, the circuit will be 6.175km long, making it the second-longest on the Formula 1 calendar, after Spa Francorchamps at 7.004km.
The circuit will feature 27 corners with the potential for 3 DRS detections zones according to F1 officials.
Its intricate design will increase the ability to overtake and will allow teams to “close-up on cars in front”, making for some exciting on-track battles this December.
The average speeds are estimated to reach 250 km/h with high-speed esses and chicanes, as well as long fast-paced free-flowing areas.
The Jeddah Street Circuit will be the fastest street circuit to feature in Formula 1 as well as one of the fastest circuits on the Formula 1 calendar in general – with Monza holding the record of fastest at 264.4 km/h.
Speaking about this exciting reveal, Ross Brawn, Formula 1 Managing Director Motorsport, said:
“It’s always very exciting to release the details of a new circuit and the Saudi Arabia Street Circuit is no exception.
“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 design brings out the best of a modern street circuit but also has fast-paced free-flowing areas that will create fast speeds and overtaking opportunities.
“The setting is incredible, on the Red Sea, and we can’t wait to see the cars on the track in December.”
HRH Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, President of the Saudi Automobile & Motorsport Federation (SAMF) added:
“We are looking forward to welcoming motorsport fans to Saudi Arabia. Next December will be a huge moment when we host the biggest event in Motorsports (Formula 1).
“This is a continuation of the endless support that sports in general, and Motorsport in particular, is receiving from His Royal Highness King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Prime Minister, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
“Even though this is the first time we will host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, delivering such important international events is further confirmation of the Kingdom’s ability to manage and organise these events to the highest standards for our fans and growing young population.”
The inaugural race at the Jeddah Street Circuit will take place on December 5, 2021.
