Jeddah
Saudi Arabia- Length
- 6.174km
- Turns
- 27
- Laps
- 50
- Lap record
- 1:30.7342021
Track Sectors
A pair of 90-degree corners open into the high-speed curves along the Corniche shoreline — committed, blind exits with walls close.
The fastest middle sector in F1, with most corners taken at 250+ km/h and three separate DRS zones stitched through it.
Tightens dramatically through the final banked right-hander before the short blast onto the main straight.
About Jeddah
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the fastest street track in F1, with an average lap speed higher than several permanent racing venues. Its 27 corners are almost all high-speed sweepers, with walls close enough that overtaking requires commitment far beyond what a conventional street circuit demands. The race runs at night along the Red Sea Corniche under thousands of feature lights.
A title-decisive race two rounds before the finale. After a contentious overtake at the chicane, Verstappen slowed mid-straight and was rear-ended by Hamilton — Hamilton went on to win, and the lasting bitterness defined Abu Dhabi a week later.
A drone strike at a refinery near the circuit during FP1 sent black smoke over the venue. Drivers held an extended meeting before the weekend continued under heightened security.
Carlos Sainz needed appendix surgery the day before practice, and 18-year-old Ollie Bearman was thrown into a Ferrari. He out-qualified an experienced team-mate and finished seventh on debut.
Driver Records at Jeddah
How Jeddah Compares
Head-to-head on the things that matter for race day.
| Circuit | Length | Top Speed | Avg Overtakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah · Saudi Arabia | 6.174 km | 340 km/h | 24 |
| Baku · Azerbaijan | 6.003 km | 366 km/h | 38 |
| Las Vegas · United States | 6.201 km | 350 km/h | 31 |
| Marina Bay · Singapore | 4.940 km | 320 km/h | 16 |