Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

The 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The second edition of the Saudi GP will be held on a street circuit in the port city of Jeddah. This circuit was designed by Carsten Tilke, the son of Hermann Tilke. It is the first circuit to come from son Carsten for Formula 1.

Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, who can be held responsible for bringing Formula 1 to Saudi Arabia, had a clear task for Tilke: It must not become a street circuit like Monaco. The prince wanted to overtake Baku's title as the fastest street circuit in the world. After the 2021 edition, we can say that he succeeded.

However, it is intended that F1 will eventually move to Qiddiya. This was until recently an empty spot in the desert outside the capital Riyadh, but the Saudis have big plans for it. A kind of city is being built here that is completely dedicated to entertainment, with golf courses, amusement parks and a race circuit.

What does the race weekend of the Saudi Grand Prix look like?

The Saudi Grand Prix will be held one week after the opening race in Bahrain in the last weekend of March. The first free practice will take place on Friday March 25, followed by the second free practice in the afternoon. The third free practice and qualifying session will take place on Saturday March 26 and the race will be held on Sunday March 27.

What time does the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix start?

FP1 starts at 14:00 UK time on Friday and FP2 starts at 17:00. FP3 starts at 14:00 the next day and qualifying again at 17:00. The race will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports.