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Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

“Fastest street circuit in F1 — Jeddah Corniche night race under 500+ floodlights”

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the fastest street circuit in F1 (avg speed 250 km/h). 6.174 km, 27 corners, night race under 500+ floodlights. Race has been at Jeddah since 2021; a permanent Qiddiya Circuit near Riyadh is under construction for 2027-28. Held in March or April.

Upcoming dates

Next
2026
April 17-19 (Friday-Sunday)
Friday-Sunday
Following year
2027
March or April TBA (Qiddiya Circuit near Riyadh may open — venue transition)

March-April. Jeddah since 2021; Qiddiya Circuit near Riyadh under construction for 2027+.

Duration
3 days (Friday practice + Saturday qualifying + Sunday race)
Crowd
85,000 total (35,000
Budget/day
$400-1,000 (race + Jeddah hotel + food)
Book ahead
5+ months

Booking + planning tips

Best for: F1 speed fans + Red Sea beach combo + Saudi tourism first-timers
  • ✓Book Jeddah Corniche hotels 5-6 months ahead — Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria, Fairmont Jeddah, Rosewood, Park Hyatt Jeddah are luxury. All 10-15 min to circuit
  • ✓Weekend 3-day ticket SAR 700 ($185). Grandstand SAR 1,500-4,000 ($400-1,065). VIP Paddock Club SAR 15,000+ ($4,000+)
  • ✓Saudi tourist e-visa SAR 300 (~$80) — apply online at visa.visitsaudi.com, instant approval for 50+ countries
  • ✓Combine with Al-Balad UNESCO Old Jeddah tour, Formula 1 concerts by MDL Beast (past: Alicia Keys, Post Malone, Big Sean)
  • ✓Race is Sunday evening (~20:00 local) under lights — Red Sea sunset backdrop

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Frequently asked

When is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026?
April 17-19, 2026 (Friday-Sunday). Sunday race starts 20:00 local (night race under lights). Held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Where is the Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix held?
Jeddah Corniche Circuit — 6.174 km street circuit along the Red Sea. Permanent Qiddiya Circuit near Riyadh is under construction and expected to take over 2027-28.
How much are Saudi Arabian GP tickets?
3-day weekend ticket SAR 700 ($185). Grandstand SAR 1,500-4,000 ($400-1,065). VIP Paddock Club SAR 15,000+ ($4,000+). Includes MDL Beast concert access some years.
Do I need a visa for the Saudi F1?
Yes for most Western passports — apply for the Saudi e-visa online (visa.visitsaudi.com, SAR 300 ~$80). Instant approval for 50+ eligible countries. GCC citizens visa-free.
How do I get from Jeddah airport to the F1 circuit?
JED to Corniche Circuit = 15-25 min drive. Uber SAR 50-90. Airport taxi SAR 100-150. Free GP shuttle from major Corniche hotels.

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