The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is gearing up for the launch of the 2023 Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix, the third Formula 1 race to be held in Jeddah province two months later between 17 and 19 March 2023 AD, amid widespread anticipation. for this most outstanding sporting event. Saudi Motorsports CEO, Martin, confirmed to Whitaker that work is underway to extend the life of the track and make it more exciting; To provide the best viewing experience for viewers around the world, work has been done with FIA and Formula 1; To ensure that we have a track that allows organizing races for many years in Jeddah, while work begins on the track in Qiddiya through innovative design in the field of Formula 1 track design and entertainment, which is a unique and wonderful project. , and Qiddiya will become a site that everyone wants to visit.
He explained that the work done at the Jeddah Corniche over the past ten months, in collaboration with Formula 1 and the International Automobile Federation, is aimed at making small changes to corners, improving the visibility of pilots, especially when driving at a speed of 200 miles in an hour and only two inches from the ground, as with him, it becomes very important to see the next section of the race track, as the barriers have been moved back in a number of corners, and in some boxes moved from five to seven meters; This should help provide visibility ahead while drivers enjoy the track.
Martin noted that the Saudi Formula 1 Awards is one of the biggest sporting events hosted by the Kingdom, as the Formula 1 race has been a catalyst for the expansion of the sport’s circle of interest and the karting circuits have attracted more visitors, in addition to the growing interest in Formula E, Extreme E. and the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, in addition to the growing interest from business and car manufacturers to invest in the Kingdom, as well as new international and local events that we are planning.
For its part, the organizing committee of the race said that the date of the race in 2024 will need to be changed in the calendar for next year. As this conflicts with next year’s holy month of Ramadan, which falls between March 10 and April 9, 2024, the exact timing of the race will be determined jointly by Formula 1 and the International Automobile Federation and will be announced later this year.
