The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is ready to host the biggest sports and entertainment event in the Kingdom’s history as the pace of anticipation builds just ten days before the start of the 2023 stc Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix scheduled to take place from 17 to 19 March. In turn, HRH Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Abdullah Al Faisal, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Motor Sports Federation and Saudi Motorsports, confirmed the integration of all preparations at Jeddah’s Corniche to host a major global event, indicating holding the event for the third time in this short period reflects success. The Kingdom’s great motorsports sector, as part of the unrestricted support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and His trustworthy Crown Prince, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman may God save them, and the trust and directives of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal, Minister for Sports, and that it contributes to the goals of Kingdom Vision 2030, indicating to His Highness that a global event brings the city to the attention of the whole world Jeddah, emphasizing that the Kingdom is welcome no All its guests come to follow the race, the participants and the world media.
His Highness said: “We have now reached the final meters before the launch of the upcoming event and we are looking forward to doing our best to ensure the march of organizational success continues at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in its third edition and we are looking forward again to the weekend.” full of excitement, exciting racing and entertainment activities that meet the aspirations of all members of the public.” Family as we focus our efforts on improvement and development to present a bigger and better version of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. and I wish everyone to enjoy another amazing experience and an unforgettable weekend here in Jeddah.”
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix events will run from March 17 to 19, with the event kicking off on the afternoon of Friday, March 17, when 20 Formula 1 stars will board their cars in two sessions for one-hour free trial races. then the excitement will intensify on Saturday with the move of the two drivers. Formula 1 takes to the track again for a final one-hour practice followed by qualifying at 20:00. This hour-long leg will determine the starting grid for Sunday. the main race in which riders are classified according to their best time.
And at exactly 20:00 local time on Sunday, March 19, the best drivers in the world will start from the grid and race with enthusiasm until two hours or 50 laps of a crazy race to determine the winner of the 2023 Formula stc. 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The Formula 1 weekend also features many on-track racing events in addition to the main Formula 1 events such as support races, the Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East and the Formula 2 World Championship. entertainment activities. And enthusiasm, in addition to a variety of activities and activities suitable for all family members to enjoy the weekend, along with large screens to follow the race, food stalls, grocery stores and many other activities. , making it the perfect place to enjoy the excitement of a three-day Grand Prix.
Spectators will also enjoy a variety of entertainment shows, such as live concerts, featuring some of the world’s brightest singing stars such as international superstar Calvin Harris, Grammy-nominated American rapper Travis Scott, Grammy-winning DJ and producer . , Afrojack, international superstar Charlie Puth and Arab star Ahmed Saad, as well as a host of activities suitable for all ages throughout the weekend at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Formula 1 is back on the track for the third time in less than 16 months as the first race took place in December 2021 and the second race just 4 months later in March 2022 as both races were some of the most exciting races in recent memory. , and presented some of the most iconic moments. And excitement on the track in both seasons, while the pinnacle of motorsport returns to Jeddah this year with the start of the season’s competition as the championship fight remains open.
20 drivers representing 10 teams enter this year’s Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix competing for the drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles, with the roster of drivers including Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez of Team Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell of Team Mercedes and Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz of the Mercedes Ferrari team, Zhou Guanio and Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo team), Nick de Vries and Yuki Tsunoda (Alfa Tauri team), Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg (Haas team), Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso ( Aston Martin team), Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon (Alpine team), Lando Norris and Oscar Biastri McLaren, Logan Sargeant and Alex Albon, Williams.
After finishing round one in Bahrain, Dutch Red Bull driver Max Verstappen leads the overall drivers standings ahead of his Mexican teammate Sergio Pérez and Spanish Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso, with Red Bull leading Aston Martin and Mercedes.
Tickets for the 2023 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix can be purchased by visiting the website: (click here).
