Saudi Arabian Grand Prix attracts world attention to Jeddah Corniche Circuit

Agencies | Jeddah

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

 The levels of suspense and excitement are increasing as the first edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is approaching, where the world attention on December 3 is focused on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit to see the challenge of the world best Formula 1 racers between December 3 and 5, 2021.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is listed on the calendar of the events and seasons that was launched by the “Visit Saudi” last September to review all events and seasons that Saudi Arabia is witnessing between October 2021 and March 2022, Saudi press agency (SPA) reported.

Jeddah Corniche Circuit, designed by Herman Tilke, is full of characteristics that appear in Formula 1 races for the first time, which guarantees the highest levels of stimulation for drivers to start with the highest speeds possible and increase the levels of excitement during the race, making Jeddah mark the rules of races across the world thanks to what the circuit has of a record number of curves with 27 and three Drag Reduction System zones.

The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, on the sidelines of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, has launched the youth start program in Saudi Arabia to compete on the carting circuit that was specially designed in the fan zone. The program is directed to Saudi talents aged between 6 and 12 years and aims at granting them an opportunity to experience racing.

The Formula 1 race will attract fans of car circuits and tourists from inside Saudi Arabia, the Gulf area and the entire world, which will positively reflect on developing the tourist economy in sectors that are related to the tourism sector, promoting Saudi tourist destinations in general, and encouraging visitors to attend diversified events and seasons across Saudi Arabia.