Jeddah Corniche Circuit sets fastest average speed among F1 street tracks
Jeddah Corniche Circuit is the fastest Formula 1 street track, with an average speed of 252.8 km/h and a distinctive straight design with numerous turns.
Key Takeaways
AIThe Jeddah Corniche Circuit is recognized as the fastest street circuit in Formula 1, with an average speed of around 252.8 kilometers per hour and a top speed expected to reach approximately 322 kilometers per hour.
The track runs alongside the Red Sea coast for about 6.174 kilometers and features 27 turns—16 to the left and 11 to the right—according to the Saudi Motorsport Company.
The circuit was designed by German engineer Hermann Tilke and his team, in collaboration with the Formula 1 motorsport team, and holds an FIA Grade 1 license.
Construction and preparation of the circuit took around seven months, and it hosted the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021 as part of the Formula 1 World Championship.
The race is held at night under floodlights, with more than 2,000 lighting units installed to meet the requirements of night racing. The circuit also includes designated DRS zones, which have been used in recent years.
The circuit's design enhances overtaking opportunities and competition on the track, making it one of the most prominent motorsport venues globally and boosting Jeddah's profile in the sport.