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Saudi Arabia Begins Construction of New F1 Circuit with Corner 20 Storeys in Air
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New images show the construction progress of Qiddiya Speed Park in Saudi Arabia – a mega-project that will become part of the calendar from 2028 onwards. ORF expert Alex Wurz plays the leading role as a route designer. The project is part of a huge infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia. While currently still in Jeddah, Qiddiya is to take over as a venue in the future. Estimated cost: 480 million dollarsWurz is senior designer of Qiddiya Speed P…
Insanity! Photos of the progress of the Qiddiya Speed Park track, which will house the Saudi Arabian GP from 2028. In one of the photos you can see the advance of the turn known as "La Cuchilla", which will have the height of a 20-story building and will have a slope of 108 meters once it is finished. In another image you can see the construction of the section of the hotel that will be part of the complex. The hotel takes shape. Credit: Taken f…
Despite a tense geopolitical context, Saudi Arabia continues without slowing down its ambitions in Formula 1. While the war in the region has already forced the cancellation of the Jeddah Grand Prix, the kingdom continues to invest massively in its project of a futuristic circuit in Qiddiya. With the temporary removal of the urban route of Jeddah, which hosts the F1 since 2021, attention is now focused on this new generation complex called Speed…
Saudi Arabia’s future F1 showpiece: Qiddiya circuit emerges with sky-high first corner and dramatic tunnel design
The ambitious Qiddiya circuit project in Saudi Arabia is rapidly evolving into one of the most futuristic and visually striking venues ever conceived in Formula 1. Designed to host the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from the 2028 season, the track is already generating significant attention across the paddock due to its bold architectural vision and cutting-edge engineering solutions. Recent construction updates from March highlight major progress on …
Saudi Arabia Continues 'Blade' F1 Circuit Construction Despite War
Saudi Arabia is forging ahead with its ambitious Formula 1 project, the Qiddiya circuit, despite regional conflicts that have delayed the 2026 Jeddah race. Construction on the futuristic ‘Blade’ track is currently at 39% completion, showcasing a dramatic 70-meter elevated corner designed for enhanced spectator views. Organized by former F1 driver Alex Wurz and renowned architect Hermann Tilke, the circuit aims to become a significant landmark in…
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