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The '''Saudi Arabian Grand Prix''' is a [[Formula One]] motor race that is due to first take place in [[2021 Formula One World Championship|2021]]. The race was first announced on 5 November 2020, with the inaugural edition being set to be held in [[Jeddah]]. The race is set to be the second full night race on the Formula One calendar, following the [[Singapore Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saudi Arabia announces F1 night race in Jeddah for 2021|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/saudi-arabia-announces-f1-night-race-in-jeddah-for-2021/4904192/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en}}</ref>
The '''Saudi Arabian Grand Prix''' is a [[Formula One]] motor race that is due to first take place in [[2021 Formula One World Championship|2021]]. The inaugural edition of the race is set to be held in [[Jeddah]]. The race is set to be the second full night race on the Formula One calendar, following the [[Singapore Grand Prix]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Saudi Arabia announces F1 night race in Jeddah for 2021|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/saudi-arabia-announces-f1-night-race-in-jeddah-for-2021/4904192/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
On 8 August 2019, it was revealed that plans were being drawn up for a Permanent Motorsports complex to be built in the city of [[Al-Qiddiya|Qiddiya]], with Test and Training International, a motorsports consultancy headed by former Formula One driver [[Alexander Wurz]], with the objective of creating a world-class circuit capable of hosting all FIA categories through to F1.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-08|title=Saudi Arabia plans Spa-beating longest F1 track for first race|url=https://www.racefans.net/2019/08/08/saudi-arabia-planning-spa-beating-longest-f1-track-first-race/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=RaceFans|language=en-GB}}</ref> On 17 January 2020, plans for a race track in Qiddiya were officially confirmed at an event, where track designer Wurz, appeared alongside former & present formula one drivers, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Nico Hulkenberg and Romain Grosjean, who were given the opportunity to drive on the layout in a racing simulator.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Jonathan|title=New Saudi Arabia circuit in Qiddiya could host F1 race from 2023|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/147930/saudi-arabia-could-host-f1-race-from-2023|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Autosport.com|language=en}}</ref> During the event, it was confirmed that the track was designed to FIA & FIM Grade 1 standards. At the time, Formula One was also approached for comment on possibility of a race by the media, but declined to comment.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saudi Arabia unveils plans for F1 race|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/51137520|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref>
On 8 August 2019, it was revealed that plans were being drawn up for a Permanent Motorsports complex to be built in the city of [[Al-Qiddiya|Qiddiya]], with Test and Training International, a motorsports consultancy headed by former Formula One driver [[Alexander Wurz]], with the objective of creating a world-class circuit capable of hosting all FIA categories through to F1.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-08-08|title=Saudi Arabia plans Spa-beating longest F1 track for first race|url=https://www.racefans.net/2019/08/08/saudi-arabia-planning-spa-beating-longest-f1-track-first-race/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=RaceFans|language=en-GB}}</ref> On 17 January 2020, plans for a race track in Qiddiya were officially confirmed at an event, where track designer Wurz, appeared alongside former & present formula one drivers, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Nico Hulkenberg and Romain Grosjean, who were given the opportunity to drive on the layout in a racing simulator.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Jonathan|title=New Saudi Arabia circuit in Qiddiya could host F1 race from 2023|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/147930/saudi-arabia-could-host-f1-race-from-2023|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Autosport.com|language=en}}</ref> During the event, it was confirmed that the track was designed to FIA & FIM Grade 1 standards. At the time, Formula One was also approached for comment on possibility of a race by the media, but declined to comment.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Saudi Arabia unveils plans for F1 race|language=en-GB|work=BBC Sport|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/51137520|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref>


The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix first appeared on the first draft of the 2021 Formula One Provisional Calendar, which was shown to teams at an F1 Commission meeting, held on 26 October October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=F1 news: Formula 1 set for 23-race calendar in 2021|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/formula-1-set-for-23-race-calendar-in-2021/4900026/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en}}</ref> The draft calendar saw all 22 races from the original 2020 calendar carried over, with the addition of Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Formula 1 set for 23-race calendar in 2021|url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/451637/formula-1-race-calendar-in-2021/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Motor1.com|language=en-gb}}</ref>
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix first appeared on the first draft of the 2021 Formula One Provisional Calendar, which was shown to teams at an F1 Commission meeting, held on 26 October October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=F1 news: Formula 1 set for 23-race calendar in 2021|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/formula-1-set-for-23-race-calendar-in-2021/4900026/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en}}</ref> The draft calendar saw all 22 races from the original 2020 calendar carried over, with the addition of Saudi Arabia.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Formula 1 set for 23-race calendar in 2021|url=https://uk.motor1.com/news/451637/formula-1-race-calendar-in-2021/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Motor1.com|language=en-gb}}</ref> On 5 November 2020, it was announced that Jeddah would host the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, in collaboration with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-05|title=Formula 1 commits to first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021|url=https://the-race.com/formula-1/formula-1-commits-to-first-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-in-2021/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=The Race|language=en-GB}}</ref> The Jeddah Street Circuit will be located along the banks of the [[Red Sea]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=F1 adds Saudi Arabian Grand Prix night race to 2021 calendar {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.f1-adds-saudi-arabian-grand-prix-night-race-to-2021-calendar.49pVgTPyYV0KBJrOwtqUCN.html|access-date=2020-11-05|website=www.formula1.com|language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:48, 5 November 2020

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jeddah Street Circuit
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The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is a Formula One motor race that is due to first take place in 2021. The inaugural edition of the race is set to be held in Jeddah. The race is set to be the second full night race on the Formula One calendar, following the Singapore Grand Prix.[1]

History

On 8 August 2019, it was revealed that plans were being drawn up for a Permanent Motorsports complex to be built in the city of Qiddiya, with Test and Training International, a motorsports consultancy headed by former Formula One driver Alexander Wurz, with the objective of creating a world-class circuit capable of hosting all FIA categories through to F1.[2] On 17 January 2020, plans for a race track in Qiddiya were officially confirmed at an event, where track designer Wurz, appeared alongside former & present formula one drivers, Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Nico Hulkenberg and Romain Grosjean, who were given the opportunity to drive on the layout in a racing simulator.[3] During the event, it was confirmed that the track was designed to FIA & FIM Grade 1 standards. At the time, Formula One was also approached for comment on possibility of a race by the media, but declined to comment.[4]

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix first appeared on the first draft of the 2021 Formula One Provisional Calendar, which was shown to teams at an F1 Commission meeting, held on 26 October October 2020.[5] The draft calendar saw all 22 races from the original 2020 calendar carried over, with the addition of Saudi Arabia.[6] On 5 November 2020, it was announced that Jeddah would host the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, in collaboration with the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF).[7] The Jeddah Street Circuit will be located along the banks of the Red Sea.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Saudi Arabia announces F1 night race in Jeddah for 2021". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  2. ^ "Saudi Arabia plans Spa-beating longest F1 track for first race". RaceFans. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  3. ^ Noble, Jonathan. "New Saudi Arabia circuit in Qiddiya could host F1 race from 2023". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  4. ^ "Saudi Arabia unveils plans for F1 race". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  5. ^ "F1 news: Formula 1 set for 23-race calendar in 2021". www.motorsport.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  6. ^ "Formula 1 set for 23-race calendar in 2021". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  7. ^ "Formula 1 commits to first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021". The Race. 2020-11-05. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
  8. ^ "F1 adds Saudi Arabian Grand Prix night race to 2021 calendar | Formula 1®". www.formula1.com. Retrieved 2020-11-05.
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