Tomorrow, Saturday, the final and decisive stage of the World Touring Car Cup “WTCR” series, organized by the International Automobile Federation in cooperation with Saudi Motorsports Company, starts at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. 26 and 27 November.
And as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping the safety of visitors and participants in its activities as one of its top priorities, Saudi Motorsports has worked to ensure that all necessary safety measures are in place at Jeddah Corniche and its surrounding areas. , and implemented efficiently to ensure that the Jeddah Corniche Circuit is fully prepared to receive the public to enjoy all the events. For the event and in accordance with the schedule prepared for it without any changes, whether it be sports events on the track or accompanying entertainment events in the auditorium after the bad weather that hit Jeddah yesterday.
Motorsports fans will enjoy an event full of anticipation and excitement and experience the liveliness and energy that the global racing series brings to its first visit to the Kingdom, and the Jeddah Corniche Circuit has undergone major changes to add more variety to the events the circuit has to offer. The WTCR series will be the first race at this new FIA-compliant third class circuit at Jeddah Corniche, home of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, since its debut in 2021.
The title race is fiercely contested between Spain’s Miquel Azcona of the BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse, who leads the race with 297 points, and Argentinian Nestor Girolami of the All-Ink.com Munich Motorsport team, in second place with 237 points. , with France’s Nathanael Burton in third with 200. A point, and with the lead intensifying, every opportunity remains open for a title win over the weekend in Jeddah.
Saturday activities
Doors will open to the public tomorrow from 3:00 pm, where they will be on a date with a lively group of sporting events inside the circuit and recreational activities in public areas, and drivers will start testing the circuit tomorrow for the first time with two free practice sessions, at 1:00 pm and 16:00:00, before the qualifying round, the first race of which starts at 18:30 for 30 minutes, then the second race for 25 minutes, and the qualifying run ends with a 15-minute race at 7:30 pm.
In addition to the excitement and excitement on the track, the weekend will be marked by the super performance car club for luxury car owners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia sponsored by Petromin.
The club is an integral part of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit support program for all motorsports.
In addition, SPORTSCCA members will have exclusive access to how their cars are displayed on a world-class race track, where members of both clubs can share their passion for motorsport and experience unique driving experiences on some of the race tracks. the most amazing cars in the world.
In addition, the public will also enjoy a weekend full of amazing public entertainment at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, where friends and family can enjoy live music, delicious food, kids karting competitions, and plenty of activities for all tastes and ages. to ensure the perfect weekend An unforgettable week for everyone.
While cycling enthusiasts in Jeddah will have a unique opportunity to indulge in their hobby at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit as part of the community entertainment events over the weekend, which will include a community cycling procession with over 120 people to complete two laps. a new short circuit on the track and confirms the importance of the Jeddah Corniche as a destination. A first for cyclists in Jeddah who take up this hobby on the track every week.
Tickets for the Touring Car World Cup weekend can be purchased at https://tickets.saudimotorsport.com/ar for just 50 riyals for the weekend, with free entry for children under ten.
Driver Rating:
The position of the pilots after 16 rounds:
First: Michael Ascona, 297 points
Second: Nestor Girolami, 237 points
Third: Nathaniel Burton, 200 points
Fourth: Rob Huff, 187 points
Fifth: Norbert Michels, 179 points
The position of the teams after 16 rounds:
First: BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse, 476 points.
Second: AllInk.com Munich Motorsport, 372 points.
Third: Comtoyo DHL Audi Sport, 283 points.
Fourth: Comtoyo Audi Sport, 277 points.
Fifth: Zingo Motorsport, 251 points.
