Jeddah Corniche Circuit in profile
Last Updated: 24/05/23 1:20pm
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix came onto the Formula 1 calendar in 2021 and has produced some stunning racing since its inception.
In 2021, Lewis Hamilton came out on top after a thrilling battle with Max Verstappen to draw level in the championship going into the Abu Dhabi finale.
Three months later and Verstappen was involved in another titanic battle for the lead, this time against Charles Leclerc, and the Dutchman took the win.
Track length - 6.174km
Number of laps - 50
Sergio Perez was victorious in 2023 after holding off team-mate Verstappen as Fernando Alonso took third place from George Russell.
Originally, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit was only set to be on the calendar in the short-term, but the new Qiddiya circuit, which is expected to host the Saudi Arabian GP in the future, is not ready.
The 6.174km Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the fastest street track on the F1 calendar, with an average speed of more than 150mph.
A small mistake can lead to a big crash as Mick Schumacher proved with two huge accidents in 2021 and 2022.
Drivers and teams must communicate well because if they come across an unexpected car at those sorts of speeds as they navigate a blind corner, there is little chance for them to avoid a collision.
The drivers can easily make mistakes on their own too, as Verstappen showed in 2021 when he was one corner away from perfection with his last gasp Q3 effort, only to hit the wall.
Due to the long straights, slipstreaming is often a big talking point and with it comes plenty of wheel-to-wheel action.
