The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, represented by Saudi Motorsports, the promoter of the 2023 Saudi Formula 1 Grand Prix, has announced that it has made further changes to the Jeddah Corniche circuit, which is the fastest street circuit. in the world, until the return of the motorsports summit to the Red Sea coast from 17 to 19 March.
And Saudi Motorsports indicated that the changes to the circuit were made in collaboration with Formula 1 race track designers after consulting with the International Automobile Federation and Formula 1 and listening to input from participating drivers and teams. With the aim of further improving the visibility of drivers on certain sections of the track and reshaping the various barriers in accordance with new recommendations that have been submitted following modifications approved by the International Federation for Formula 1 cars since the beginning of this year. 2022 AD to make racing smoother, safer and more exciting.
She explained that one of the most notable changes was the addition of speed bumps at corners (3, 14, 19, 20 and 21), which can be identified as being sticky to the ground, similar to those used on motorways, and warning the driver to exit. tracks, and in the terminology of Formula 1, they help ensure that the car vibrates efficiently; This leads to loss of traction and slowing the car, and instead of steel bumps in corners (4, 8, 10, 11, 17 and 23), side “fringes” were added to further improve the driver’s visibility and control. vision, as two turns (14 and 20) witnessed a transformation in the wall. The fence on the right and left sides is respectively 7.5 meters (for turn 14) and 5 meters (for turn 20) with the addition of speed bumps, and it was added between the white line and the security wall from these extensions.
The safety wall has also been modified in turns 8 and 10 to give drivers a clearer field of vision into the turn ahead. In turns 22 and 23, their S-shape has undergone a change, squeezing it slightly through the modification of the guardrail in the corner. 23 and adding a side edge; With the goal of reducing the speed of drivers to around 50 km/h, as well as changing the race track, Jeddah Corniche Circuit continues to evolve into a new home for sports and recreational activities.
In anticipation of the celebration of the anniversary, construction work is nearing completion at the harbor and yacht club, on the 13th stage of the track and in restaurants where the public will be able to enjoy the most exquisite and delicious food while watching. the excitement of racing next March, where they are expected to be We are ready for the start of the third round of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
