Qiddiya Speed Park Track
| Location | Qiddiya City, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 24°34′57″N 46°19′21″E / 24.582429°N 46.322565°E |
| Owner | Qiddiya Investment Company |
| Broke ground | 2024 |
| Construction cost | US$480 million[1] |
| Architect | Hermann Tilke Alexander Wurz |
| Major events | Future: Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (2028) |
| Website | Speed Park Track |
| Turns | 21 |
The Qiddiya Speed Park Track[a] is a planned motor racing circuit currently under construction in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia. The circuit is planned to host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from 2028 onwards, replacing the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.[2][3]
Layout
The circuit is located within the Qiddiya City megaproject and runs alongside the Six Flags Qiddiya City amusement park and the Falcons Flight roller coaster.[3]
The track was designed by Hermann Tilke and former Formula One driver Alexander Wurz. It will feature 21 corners and run counter-clockwise. The official length of the Qiddiya Speed Park Track has not yet been confirmed, but it is expected to be longer than the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which is 7.004 km (4.352 mi) long.[2]
The first corner, nicknamed the "Blade," is planned to be positioned above a concert venue and is expected to reach over 70 m (230 ft) in elevation with a grade of 10 degrees.[4][5]
Notes
References
- ^ Tholot, Almas (19 February 2024). "Saudi Contractor Wins $480M Qiddiya Speed Park Racetrack Contract". MEP Middle East. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ a b "The Qiddiya Speed Park Track, Saudi Arabia | TILKE". Tilke Engineers & Architects. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ a b Mann-Bryans, Mark (29 January 2025). ""Zero grandstands" Qiddiya Speed Park aiming to redefine fan experience". Autosport. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Chaudhary, Isha (1 December 2025). "Saudi Arabia Invests $500 Million in a New F1 Track". Parametric Architecture. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Edmondson, Laurence (5 March 2024). "Saudi Arabia releases digital images of new circuit in Qiddiya". ESPN. ESPN. Retrieved 1 January 2026.