Formula One Jeddah 2022
Formula One Jeddah 2022 is a global motor race hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Held under the title Formula One stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022, it began on March 25, 2022, at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and lasted three days. This edition featured new Formula One car designs with specifications such as a focus on ground effect and eighteen-inch tires.
The race also included launching the Formula Two series, the main feeder to Formula One, along with the Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East. Several entertainment activities, festivals, and concerts were held at the circuit.
Around twenty drivers representing ten international teams participated in the Formula One stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2022. The race provided them with an opportunity to adapt to the challenges posed by the Jeddah Circuit track and test the new Formula One cars on its narrow, high-speed sections.
Accompanying events of Formula One Jeddah 2022
The Ministry of Culture, represented by the Culinary Arts Commission, participated in the Formula One race to promote Saudi coffee traditions as part of the Saudi Coffee Initiative 2022. Activities were distributed across the premium hospitality area, the main zone, and the circuit. It included booths showcasing Saudi coffee's characteristics and preparation methods from various cities across Saudi Arabia. Another booth introduced race attendees and guests to traditional coffee-making techniques inside the suites.
Features of the Formula One Jeddah 2022 circuit
The Formula One circuit in Jeddah ranked first globally in terms of speed and number of turns. It has twenty-seven corners, including sixteen to the left and eleven to the right, allowing drivers to reach speeds up to 252 km/h. The circuit was designed in collaboration with German designer Hermann Tilke of Tilke Company and the motorsport team. It is considered the longest street circuit in the world, with a total length of 6.174 km.
The Formula One circuit includes dedicated garages for participating cars and a four-story building measuring 280 m in length, overlooking the race track and the Jeddah Waterfront. It also houses the race control center, the maintenance zone, and the VIP suite of the Paddock Club.