• Latest images show work going on at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
    Latest images show work going on at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian GP on December 3-5. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian GP on December 3-5. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to become the fastest and longest street circuit in the world. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to become the fastest and longest street circuit in the world. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
  • A picture taken on September 27 shows construction going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
    A picture taken on September 27 shows construction going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
  • Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in September. AFP
    Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in September. AFP
  • Work is going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit two month before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
    Work is going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit two month before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
  • Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city. AFP
    Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city. AFP
  • Construction team close to completing the all-important asphalt layering process across the 6.175km long circuit. AFP
    Construction team close to completing the all-important asphalt layering process across the 6.175km long circuit. AFP
  • A view of the Jeddah Street Circuit. AFP
    A view of the Jeddah Street Circuit. AFP

F1: Jeddah Corniche Circuit takes shape ahead of Saudi Arabian GP


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With just two months to go for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, work is going ahead at full speed to ensure the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is ready to welcome the world during the December 3-5 weekend.

The Saudi GP is set to be held on the fastest and longest street track in motorsport, with the construction team close to completing the all-important asphalt layering process across the 6.175km long circuit. Featuring 27 corners, the Jeddah circuit is the second longest on the current calendar behind Spa-Francorchamps.

This follows the recent completion of the outline of the F1 track – including all run-off zones as well as the shaping of the 12-degree banked curve at Turn 13.

With the foundations now laid, the main structures such as the pit and team building are being erected. The pit and team building is due for completion by November.

Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation, said: "It is with great pride that we prepare to welcome F1 fans to Jeddah in December to witness the pinnacle of motorsport race on the fastest, longest and most exciting street circuit in the sport – a circuit that already stands out for its unique character and identity, which is so clearly represented in its beautiful logo.

"The upcoming months will see our team fully dedicated to delivering this showpiece event to the world. We can’t wait to share our dream with you all in December!”

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In an October survey of young adults aged 16 to 25, Charles Schwab found young women are more driven to reach financial independence than young men (67 per cent versus. 58 per cent). They are more likely to take on extra work to make ends meet and see more value than men in creating a plan to achieve their financial goals. Yet, despite all these good ‘first’ measures, they are investing and saving less than young men – falling early into the financial gender gap.

While the women surveyed report spending 36 per cent less than men, they have far less savings than men ($1,267 versus $2,000) – a nearly 60 per cent difference.

In addition, twice as many young men as women say they would invest spare cash, and almost twice as many young men as women report having investment accounts (though most young adults do not invest at all). 

“Despite their good intentions, young women start to fall behind their male counterparts in savings and investing early on in life,” said Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz, senior vice president, Charles Schwab. “They start off showing a strong financial planning mindset, but there is still room for further education when it comes to managing their day-to-day finances.”

Ms Schwab-Pomerantz says parents should be conveying the same messages to boys and girls about money, but should tailor those conversations based on the individual and gender.

"Our study shows that while boys are spending more than girls, they also are saving more. Have open and honest conversations with your daughters about the wage and savings gap," she said. "Teach kids about the importance of investing – especially girls, who as we see in this study, aren’t investing as much. Part of being financially prepared is learning to make the most of your money, and that means investing early and consistently."

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