Jeddah Corniche Circuit
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia · First GP: 2021
Circuit Characteristics
(7)Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 1000Balanced Setup
Mix of corners and straights requires compromise between downforce and drag.
6 <= (cornersSlow + cornersMedium) <= 11 AND (cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 3 AND straightsOver600m >= 1Heavy Regen Potential
Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.
brakingZones4G >= 3Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Flowing Layout
High-speed corners reward committed drivers who carry speed through fast sections.
(cornersFast + cornersFlat) >= 6Low Tyre Degradation
Minimal tyre wear allows aggressive strategies with fewer pit stops.
tyreDegradation = lowOvertaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| 2024 | 2 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) |
| 2023 | 2 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 6.094 km
- Total Corners
- 27
- Elevation Change
- 2.3 m
- Longest Straight
- 990 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 72.5% | 62.0% |
| Max Lateral G | 6.9G | 6.3G |
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
