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Language

Language

Arabic

Currency

Currency

Saudi Riyal (SAR)

Clock

Time Zone

UTC +3

Electricity

230V, 60Hz, Type G

Arrow

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah

Weather

32℃  41℃

clear sky

  • Fri

    30℃   42℃

  • Sat

    27℃   41℃

  • Sun

    27℃   43℃

  • Mon

    30℃   43℃

Jeddah is the second largest city in Saudi Arabia and it was home to the first Saudi Arabian F1 GP in December 2021. That was my first visit to the rather mysterious kingdom and I was surprised and delighted with the warm welcome at the airport. Around the city I found the people to be equally hospitable and interested in the whole spectacle of F1.

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The city is relatively low-rise with a population just shy of 3 million. The infrastructure at this newly built street circuit track can be dismantled as the race may be moved to the Saudi capital, Riyadh at some point in the future.

A word about the traffic though; it’s heavy and often chaotic particularly around midnight when many locals are out enjoying the delights of city. The other thing you’ll note is the minimal number of traffic lights. Instead of stopping, you’ll be doing plenty of u-turns.

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KYM'S TIP

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The drivers use the overpass at the city end of the paddock to enter the track. Only those with paddock club tickets will get anywhere near the paddock swipe gates but if you’re in early, you have a good chance of seeing your favourite driver/pilot arriving for work.

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Accommodation here is very expensive. I’ve stayed at the rather tired Intercontinental Hotel which is on the foreshore but a 40-minute drive from the track. The Hyatt House, in a non-descript area of the city, has larger apartment style rooms AND a free laundry with washing machines, dryers and even a professional iron.

The hotel to stay at though is the Shangri-La which was opened in 2023. It sits just 100 metres from one end of the track and is the place to be seen come F1 week BUT expect to pay upwards of US$5,000/night over the race weekend. The rooms with a track view are worth the premium though and the hotel hosts a number of superb restaurants.

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Away from the city, I can highly recommend Myazu Japanese restaurant; stunning décor, great atmosphere, cool music and delicious Japanese food. It’s a 20-minute drive from the track and I rate it as one of the best restaurants I’ve eaten at.

BEHIND THE SCENES F1 VIDEOS

ABOUT THE Saudi Arabian

GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT

The Jeddah street circuit runs along the foreshore in the heart of the city. Like the other 2 Middle East F1 events, racing takes place under lights when the temperature has dropped and there are plenty of grandstand and hospitality options available.

Since 2021

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Number of Laps:

50

Circuit Length:

6.174KM

Race Distance:

308.45KM

Lap Record:

1:30.734

Lewis Hamilton (2021)

How to Meet F1 Drivers

At the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia, you’ll find that the entrance to the Paddock Club is not far from the main paddock entrance, therefore if you have Paddock Club tickets, you can delay entering your club suite and watch the F1 drivers come and go via the main paddock swipe gates. For those without Paddock Club tickets, I recommend waiting at the main vehicle entry, Ahmad An Nesaai Street, where all the Formula One drivers enter the track.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Results 2026

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Lewis
Hamilton

2

Andrea Kimi
Antonelli

1

Max
Verstappen

3

Position Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3
1 George Russell Mercedes 1:13.953 1:13.079 1:12.578
2 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:13.380 1:13.076 1:12.646
3 Lando Norris McLaren 1:13.503 1:13.049 1:12.729
4 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:13.559 1:13.285 1:12.781
5 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:13.767 1:13.041 1:12.868
6 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1:14.067 1:13.479 1:12.907
7 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 1:13.654 1:12.975 1:12.935
8 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:13.825 1:13.496 1:12.976
9 Arvid Lindblad RB F1 Team 1:13.895 1:13.548 1:13.280
10 Franco Colapinto Alpine F1 Team 1:14.466 1:13.857 1:13.697
11 Nico Hülkenberg Audi 1:14.562 1:13.886
12 Liam Lawson RB F1 Team 1:14.346 1:13.897
13 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 1:14.775 1:14.071
14 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team 1:14.698 1:14.187
15 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:14.276 1:14.273
16 Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team 1:14.449 1:14.416
17 Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team 1:14.845
18 Alexander Albon Williams 1:14.851
19 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:15.196
20 Sergio Pérez Cadillac F1 Team 1:15.429
21 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:16.195
22 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac F1 Team 1:16.272
Position Driver Team Time Points
1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:28:15.758 25
2 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari +10.768 18
3 Max Verstappen Red Bull +11.276 15
4 Charles Leclerc Ferrari +44.151 12
5 Isack Hadjar Red Bull +5.033 10
6 Franco Colapinto Alpine F1 Team +19.510 8
7 Liam Lawson RB F1 Team +34.235 6
8 Pierre Gasly Alpine F1 Team +34.572 4
9 Carlos Sainz Williams +58.014 2
10 Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team +59.049 1
11 Oscar Piastri McLaren +12.699 0
12 Nico Hülkenberg Audi +14.182 0
13 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi +21.156 0
14 Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team +1:08.635 0
15 Lance Stroll Aston Martin +18.397 0
16 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac F1 Team +53.390 0
17 Sergio Pérez Cadillac F1 Team 0
18 Lando Norris McLaren 0
19 George Russell Mercedes 0
20 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 0
21 Alexander Albon Williams 0
22 Arvid Lindblad RB F1 Team 0

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