Round 5 of 24

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - CANCELLED

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Race Weekend

Weekend Starts

Friday, 17 April 2026

Race Day

Sunday, 19 April 2026

Race Time

17:00:00 (UK)

Sprint

No

Days Until Race

122 days

About

The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the "Fastest Street Circuit in the World." Debuting in 2021, it is a high-speed, flowing ribbon of asphalt that winds along the Red Sea. Unlike traditional street tracks with 90-degree turns, Jeddah has 27 corners—the most on the calendar—and an average speed of over 250km/h. It is a terrifyingly fast "tunnel" of concrete walls where precision is everything. The race is held at night under thousands of floodlights, creating a neon-lit spectacle.

Circuit Information

Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Circuit Type

Street

Circuit Length

6.174 km

Number of Turns

27 turns

Grandstands
Main Grandstand A & B, Central Grandstands (overlooking the high-speed "S" sections).

Location

The track is located on the Corniche, a 30km coastal resort area in Jeddah. Jeddah is known as the gateway to Mecca but is a cosmopolitan city itself. The local Al-Balad district is a UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient coral-stone houses.
Location fact
The circuit encircles a lagoon, and the track is so close to the water that you can see the Red Sea from many of the onboard camera shots.
Address

Corniche Road, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 21.631900°

Longitude: 39.104400°

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Travel Information

Airlines: Fly into King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Saudia and Flynas are the main local carriers.

Trains: The Haramain High-Speed Railway connects Jeddah to Mecca and Medina, though it isn’t used for track access.

Roads: Corniche Road is the main artery.

Local Transport: Taxis and ride-sharing apps like Uber and Careem are the most reliable way to get around. Note that traffic around the Corniche is very heavy on race nights.

Fan Culture, Viewing & Weather

Fan Culture: A newer F1 audience but very enthusiastic. The post-race concerts are a massive draw, featuring global superstars.

Best Viewing: Central Grandstand B allows you to see the cars at two different points of the track as they weave through the high-speed turns 6, 7, and 8.

Weather: Warm and pleasant at night (22°C–25°C). Humidity from the Red Sea can be high.

UK TV Times
Sky Sports F1
Session Date On Air Start
Practice 1 Fri 17 Apr 14:00 14:30
Practice 2 Fri 17 Apr 17:45 18:00
Practice 3 Sat 18 Apr 14:15 14:30
Qualifying Sat 18 Apr 17:00 18:00
Grand Prix Sun 19 Apr 16:30 18:00

All times UK (GMT/BST). Sky Sports F1 is available via Sky, NOW TV, and Virgin Media.

Full 2026 TV Schedule
Quick Facts
  • Country:
    Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
  • Nearest City:
    Jeddah
  • Track Type:
    Street Circuit
  • Round:
    5 of 24