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Jeddah Corniche Circuit

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Jeddah Corniche Circuit

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit (Arabic: حلبة كورنيش جدة) is a motor racing street circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. It currently hosts the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix since 2021, and the Formula E Jeddah ePrix since 2025. The circuit is located on the Jeddah Corniche adjoining the Red Sea.

Infobox

Location
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Coordinates
mw- 21°37′55″N 39°6′16″E / 21.63194°N 39.10444°E / 21.63194; 39.10444
Capacity
50,000
FIA Grade
1 (Grand Prix)2 (Short)3E (Formula E)
Broke ground
March 2021; 4 years ago (2021-03)
Opened
3 December 2021; 4 years ago (2021-12-03)
Architect
Carsten Tilke
Major events
Current:Formula OneSaudi Arabian Grand Prix(2021–present)Formula EJeddah ePrix (2025)Former:GT World Challenge Europe6 Hours of Jeddah (2024)WTCRRace of Saudi Arabia (2022)
Website
jeddahcircuit.com
Surface
Asphalt
Length
3.450 km (2.144 mi)
Turns
12
Race lap record
1:16.986 ( Gilles Magnus, Audi RS 3 LMS TCR, 2022, TCR)

Tables

· Lap records
Grand Prix Circuit: 6.174 km (2021–present)
Grand Prix Circuit: 6.174 km (2021–present)
Category
Grand Prix Circuit: 6.174 km (2021–present)
Formula One
Formula One
Category
Formula One
Time
1:27.294
Driver
Max Verstappen
Vehicle
Red Bull Racing RB21
Event
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
FIA F2
FIA F2
Category
FIA F2
Time
1:43.098
Driver
Jack Doohan
Vehicle
Dallara F2 2018
Event
2022 Jeddah Formula 2 round
GT3
GT3
Category
GT3
Time
1:59.772
Driver
Franck Perera
Vehicle
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2
Event
2024 6 Hours of Jeddah
Porsche Carrera Cup
Porsche Carrera Cup
Category
Porsche Carrera Cup
Time
2:03.645
Driver
Bandar Alesayi
Vehicle
Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup
Event
2022 Jeddah Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East round
Formula 4
Formula 4
Category
Formula 4
Time
2:04.259
Driver
Doriane Pin
Vehicle
Tatuus F4-T421
Event
2024 Jeddah F1 Academy round
GT4
GT4
Category
GT4
Time
2:09.820
Driver
Freddy Fast
Vehicle
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport
Event
2022 Jeddah Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East round
Formula E Circuit: 3.001 km (2025)
Formula E Circuit: 3.001 km (2025)
Category
Formula E Circuit: 3.001 km (2025)
Formula E
Formula E
Category
Formula E
Time
1:17.179
Driver
Maximilian Günther
Vehicle
DS E-Tense FE25
Event
2025 Jeddah ePrix
Short Circuit: 3.450 km (2022–present)
Short Circuit: 3.450 km (2022–present)
Category
Short Circuit: 3.450 km (2022–present)
TCR Touring Car
TCR Touring Car
Category
TCR Touring Car
Time
1:16.986
Driver
Gilles Magnus
Vehicle
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
Event
2022 WTCR Race of Saudi Arabia
Category
Time
Driver
Vehicle
Event
Grand Prix Circuit: 6.174 km (2021–present)
Formula One
1:27.294
Max Verstappen
Red Bull Racing RB21
2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
FIA F2
1:43.098
Jack Doohan
Dallara F2 2018
2022 Jeddah Formula 2 round
GT3
1:59.772
Franck Perera
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2
2024 6 Hours of Jeddah
Porsche Carrera Cup
2:03.645
Bandar Alesayi
Porsche 911 (992) GT3 Cup
2022 Jeddah Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East round
Formula 4
2:04.259
Doriane Pin
Tatuus F4-T421
2024 Jeddah F1 Academy round
GT4
2:09.820
Freddy Fast
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport
2022 Jeddah Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East round
Formula E Circuit: 3.001 km (2025)
Formula E
1:17.179
Maximilian Günther
DS E-Tense FE25
2025 Jeddah ePrix
Short Circuit: 3.450 km (2022–present)
TCR Touring Car
1:16.986
Gilles Magnus
Audi RS 3 LMS TCR (2021)
2022 WTCR Race of Saudi Arabia

References

  1. "Yacht Charter Event - Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2024"
    https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/events/saudi-arabia-grand-prix-2024-2192.htm#:~:text=Boasting%20a%20capacity%20of%2050%2C000,most%20testing%20courses%20ever%20built.
  2. "LIST OF FIA LICENSED CIRCUITS UPDATED ON : 2025-11-03"
    https://www.fia.com/sites/default/files/circuits_fia20251103.pdf
  3. "F1 Jeddah Corniche Circuit designer Tilke unveils new details 100 days ahead of Saudi Grand Prix"
    https://www.arabnews.com/node/1917246/sport.
  4. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
    https://www.saudiarabiangp.com/en/news_articles/formula-1-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-showcases-jeddah-corniche-circuit-to-media/
  5. Formula1.com
    https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.f1-adds-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-night-race-to-2021-calendar.49pVgTPyYV0KBJrOwtqUCN.html
  6. PlanetF1
    https://www.planetf1.com/news/jeddah-street-worlds-best-circuits/
  7. Arab News
    https://www.arabnews.com/node/1755616/sport
  8. Formula1.com
    https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-provisional-23-race-calendar-for-2021.2Dgw83ieWq48p0ZjmcGRnX.html
  9. Formula1.com
    https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.first-look-fastest-ever-f1-street-circuit-revealed-for-saudi-arabian-grand.3DlnO9gJaDmaGJtpWnBLHR.html
  10. www.mclaren.com
    https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2021/saudi-arabian-grand-prix/jeddah-track-guide/
  11. FIA WTCR | World Touring Car Cup
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220928070012/https://www.fiawtcr.com/wtcr-all-set-for-a-middle-eastern-adventure-as-2022-calendar-is-completed/
  12. Autosport
    https://www.autosport.com/formula-e/news/formula-e-to-race-on-jeddah-street-circuit-used-by-f1/10650970/
  13. The Race
    https://www.the-race.com/formula-e/jeddah-f1-track-shortened-formula-e-four-chicanes/
  14. Motorsportstats
    https://motorsportstats.com/results/fia-formula-2-championship/2022/jeddah/stats
  15. "2024 Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup Round 10 - Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe powered by AWS Endurance Cup - Race - Result List"
    https://www.gt-world-challenge-europe.com/documents/notice/8969/Provisional+Results+Race.pdf
  16. "Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022 - Jeddah - Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East - Race 1 Final Classification after 10 Laps - 61.490 km"
    https://www.porschesprintchallenge.com/fileadmin/user_upload/PSCME/results/21-22/Jeddah-Round-21-22/2022_02_KSA_PSCME_R1.pdf
  17. "PSCME - Porsche Racecars"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20211129055804/https://www.porschesprintchallenge.com/pscme/racecars/
  18. "2024 F1 Academy Jeddah Race 2 Results"
    https://www.f1academy.com/Racing-Series/Results?raceid=8
  19. "Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022 - Jeddah - Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East - Race 2 Final Classification after 10 Laps - 61.490 km"
    https://www.porschesprintchallenge.com/fileadmin/user_upload/PSCME/results/21-22/Jeddah-Round-21-22/2022_02_KSA_PSCME_R2.pdf
  20. TouringCars.Net
    https://www.touringcars.net/database/race.php?id=4622
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