Get ready for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix with our Race Ready guide, covering everything from the F1 schedule to travelling and accommodation

Welcome to the Race Ready for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. The 2026 race, scheduled to take place from 17-19 April 2026, has been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Saudi Arabia F1 Grand Prix weekend schedule

The schedule for the 2027 Saudi Arabia F1 Grand Prix has not yet been confirmed. The tables below detail the 2025 timings to give you an indication of when certain sessions may occur.

FRIDAY 18 APRIL

HEURE LOCALEHeure britanniqueSÉRIESESSION
11:409:40PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTPREMIÈRE SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
12 h 5510 h 55FORMULE 2SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
14 h 0512:05F1 ACADÉMIESÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
16 h 3014 h 30FORMULE 1PREMIÈRE SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
18 h16 hFORMULE 2SESSION DE QUALIFICATION
20:0018 hFORMULE 1DEUXIÈME SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT
21:3019:30F1 ACADÉMIESESSION DE QUALIFICATION
22:2520:25PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTDEUXIÈME SÉANCE D'ENTRAÎNEMENT

SATURDAY 19 APRIL

HEURE LOCALEHeure britanniqueSÉRIESESSION
14 h 0512:05PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTSESSION DE QUALIFICATION
15:2013:20F1 ACADÉMIEPREMIÈRE COURSE
16 h 3014 h 30FORMULE 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
18:1516:15FORMULE 2COURSE DE SPRINT
20:0018 hFORMULE 1SESSION DE QUALIFICATION
22:0520:05PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTPREMIÈRE COURSE

SUNDAY 20 APRIL

HEURE LOCALEHeure britanniqueSÉRIESESSION
13 h 4511 h 45PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTDEUXIÈME COURSE
15 h 0513 h 05F1 ACADÉMIEDEUXIÈME COURSE
16:2514:25FORMULE 2COURSE PHARE
20:0018 hFORMULE 1SAUDI ARABIA GRAND PRIX

Support races at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

The third round of a brand new season will see Formula 2 in action across the Friday, Saturday and Sunday, alongside the main event.

As well as support races there will be entertainment throughout the weekend. Families will be well catered for with the rides, interactive experiences and driving simulators.

Jeddah Corniche Circuit Track Map

Utilisez notre plan du circuit très pratique pour organiser votre voyage au mieux. Vous pouvez télécharger l'image ou faire une capture d'écran pour l'avoir sous la main pendant le week-end du Grand Prix.

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix map

Where is the best place to sit at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 

Il est essentiel de bien définir vos priorités lorsque vous organisez votre voyage pour assister à un Grand Prix de Formule 1. Utilisez la carte ci-dessus pour vous aider dans votre organisation.

Firstly, you will need to know what your budget is. The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix is one of the more pocket-friendly races in the region, so maybe you can stretch to the Main Grandstand tickets. From here you can see into the pits, the start/finish and have a good view of the podium.

If budget is your main concern, Jeddah can still offer spectacular views from the Central Grandstands A, B, C and D. Located on the outside of Turns 5 and 6, these seats offer a unique opportunity to see the cars speed past twice in a single lap!

Maybe there are other things to factor in. Is it important to be within dashing distance of the concerts after a day at the track? Are you desperate to see the awards ceremony with a good view of the podium? Are you responsible for children or other racegoers who may need to make a quick getaway?

Tickets for the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix are on sale so make sure you don’t miss out on Formula 1’s Arabian adventure.

Getting to the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix track

King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is the nearest airport to Saudi Arabia Grand Prix track. It is just a 30 minute drive to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. JED airport links many major cities around the world and is also served by with major airlines of the region including Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

Grand Prix d'Arabie saoudite

Once you’re in Jeddah, it is worth consulting the Jeddah Corniche Circuit FAQs section and navigating to the Transportation and Parking Information tab to see the best ways to get the the circuit. Free shuttle buses are available.

The Saudi Arabia Grand Prix is still in its relative infancy in terms of hosting Formula 1 races. This means that the public transport in Jeddah is still not a recommended form of transport, and moving about the city in taxi and Uber is currently the best method.

Jeddah Corniche Circuit Track Stats

JEDDAH CORNICHE CIRCUITSTATISTIQUES DE PISTE
PREMIER GRAND PRIX2021
LONGUEUR DU TOUR6.174 km
RECORD DU TOUR1:30.734 – Lewis Hamilton (2021)
LAPS50
DISTANCE DE LA COURSE 308.45 km
VIRAGES27

Where to stay at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

The main form of accommodation in Saudi Arabia, as in much of the Middle East, is hotels. AirBnb and rented apartments aren’t as popular in this region. However, Jeddah offers a wealth of options for international visitors.

Your best bet is heading north from Jeddah’s city centre where most of the hotels are ideally located along the sandy beaches.

Jeddah Saudi Arabia

Informations importantes

Urgences

If you encounter an emergency situation during your trip, you should call the following number – 999

Bon à savoir

The local currency is the Saudi Riyal (SAR). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 4.86 SAR. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is Arabic but many locals will speak good English.

Prohibited Items at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit (Navigate to prohibited items)

Service clientèle

Si vous avez besoin d'aide pendant le week-end de course, n'hésitez pas à contacter notre service client via le Centre d'aide de Motorsport Tickets.

Foire aux questions

Si vous avez d'autres questions ou souhaitez obtenir plus d'informations, rendez-vous dans notre rubrique FAQ.