Saudi Motorsports, promoter of the 2023 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, has confirmed that additional changes will be made to the Jeddah Corniche circuit, the fastest street circuit in the world, before the motorsports summit returns to the Red Sea coast. The sea in the period from March 17-19 is nearby.
The track modifications were made in collaboration with Telke’s track designers in consultation with the FIA, Formula 1 and drivers to further improve the drivers’ view of certain sections of the track and reconfigure the various line barriers. with new recommendations made since the introduction of new Formula 1 cars earlier this year to make racing smoother, safer and more exciting.
Among the most notable changes is the addition of speed bumps at turns 3, 14, 19, 20 and 21, which can be identified as a sticker on the ground, similar to that used on motorways, that warns the driver to leave the track, and in Formula 1 terminology they are contribute to the effective vibration of the car, which leads to a loss of traction and, as a result, its slowdown. In addition, instead of steel bumps on turns 4, 8, 10, 11, 17 and 23, side curbs were added.
To further improve the visibility and clarity of the driver’s vision at the 14th and 20th turns, the fence wall was shifted on the right and left sides, respectively, by 7.5 meters (for the 14th turn) and 5 meters (for the 20th turn). ), with the addition of speed bumps, as it was added between the white line and the security wall of these extensions. In addition, the guard wall has been modified at Turns 8 and 10 to give drivers a clearer field of view into the turn ahead.
Finally, at Turns 22 and 23, its S-shape was modified by slightly compressing it by changing the guardrail at Turn 23 and adding a side edge to slow drivers down by about 50 km/h.
In addition to changes to the race track, Jeddah Corniche Circuit continues to evolve into a new home for sports and recreational activities. With the anniversary celebrations nearing completion, construction work is nearing completion at the harbor and yacht club, turn 13 of the circuit and restaurants where the public will be able to enjoy the finest and most delicious food while watching the excitement of the race next March, as it is expected that both will be ready for the launch of the third Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Martin Whitaker, CEO of Saudi Motorsports, said: “The development of the Jeddah Corniche circuit is well under way and we are excited to add more modifications to this amazing circuit after positive consultation with the FIA, Formula 1 and drivers. Racing here in Jeddah already considers the Jeddah Corniche circuit to be the fastest and most exciting circuit in the world and the new changes will bring to the landscape what fans can look forward to next March when Formula 1 returns to our city. This is critical for any track. listen to and learn from those who race it and use their feedback Contribute to its growth and continuous improvement We are confident that these changes will contribute to creating faster, more exciting and most importantly safer racing, and we look forward to see the best drivers in the world here again in 2023.”
The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will return to Jeddah, home to the fastest street circuit in the world, from 17 to 19 March 2023. The third visit of the world motorsports summit to Saudi Arabia will be the second Formula 2023 race. 1 World Championship calendar that was released earlier today, so the championship will return to the Kingdom at the start of the new season.
Spectators will once again have the opportunity to follow the world’s most powerful races from the stands of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on the Red Sea coast, as well as closely watch their favorite racers as they race at speeds in excess of 252 km/h.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is one of the newest locations on the F1 calendar 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 history. time. memory and presented some of the most iconic moments and thrills on the track in both seasons. This makes the return of Formula 1 on the weekend of 17-19 an event not to be missed.
