• The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. All photos: Saudi Arabian GP
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. All photos: Saudi Arabian GP
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on December 3-5.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on December 3-5.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit has a track length of 6,175 km, making it the second longest on the calendar.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit has a track length of 6,175 km, making it the second longest on the calendar.
  • Average speeds at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit are expected to reach 252kmph - the fastest street circuit on the calendar.
    Average speeds at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit are expected to reach 252kmph - the fastest street circuit on the calendar.
  • Around 37,000 tons of asphalt have been used in the construction of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
    Around 37,000 tons of asphalt have been used in the construction of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit pit lane.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit pit lane.
  • Seven permanent landmarks and statues will be positioned inside the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
    Seven permanent landmarks and statues will be positioned inside the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
  • More than 300 engineers from various disciplines have been involved in the construction of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
    More than 300 engineers from various disciplines have been involved in the construction of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
  • Saudi Arabia is all set to host its inaugural F1 Grand Prix.
    Saudi Arabia is all set to host its inaugural F1 Grand Prix.
  • The team garages at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
    The team garages at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
  • Finishing touches are being applied to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
    Finishing touches are being applied to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit undertook a lagoon regeneration project, following which wildlife has returned to the nearby waterbody.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit undertook a lagoon regeneration project, following which wildlife has returned to the nearby waterbody.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is almost complete.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is almost complete.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia.
  • Work on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to complete in a few days.
    Work on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to complete in a few days.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the longest street track in F1.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the longest street track in F1.
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

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Jeddah circuit nears completion as Saudi Arabia gears up for F1 - in pictures

Kingdom to host inaugural Formula One race on December 3-5

The National

November 21, 2021

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Saudi Arabia is all set to host its inaugural Formula One Grand Prix, with all roads leading to Jeddah's Corniche area.

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will be the venue for the highly-anticipated race from December 3-5, with a mega list of star performers — including Justin Bieber, A$AP Rocky, David Guetta, Tiesto, Jason Derulo and Hamaki — scheduled to welcome the world of motorsport to the kingdom.

Finishing touches are being applied to the scenic circuit which has a track length of 6,175km, making it the second longest on the calendar after Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium and the longest street track in F1.

Work on the circuit began in April and more than 300 engineers from various disciplines helped in the construction that required 600,000 tons of cement, 30,000 square meters of bricks, and more than 1,400 tons of glass.

As part of the circuit’s regeneration project, sludge and debris were dredged from the nearby lagoon. As a result, the surrounding area has already seen a welcome return of wildlife, while the lagoon is already teeming with fish.

Also, when construction is complete, around 2,000 trees will be planted around the circuit.

Updated: November 21, 2021, 12:26 PM
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