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 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience. Tickets for the 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix are no longer on sale.

Saudi Arabia F1 Grand Prix weekend schedule 

This year sees the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix mark its fourth year. In the previous three editions, we have seen three different race winners. The first Saudi Grand Prix back in 2021, was Lewis Hamilton’s last victory in a Formula 1 race. The British driver still holds the record for the track’s fastest lap at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

The second Saturday night race in the 2024 Formula 1 calendar promises to be a thriller as the teams respond to the first outing of the season in Bahrain.

Here is the 2024 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix schedule, including UK time and local time.

LOCAL TIMEUK TIMETHURSDAY 7 MARCHSESSION
11:408:40PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTFIRST PRACTICE SESSION
12:559:55FORMULA 2PRACTICE SESSION
14:0511:05F1 ACADEMYPRACTICE SESSION
16:3013:30FORMULA 1FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
18:0015:00FORMULA 2QUALIFYING SESSION
20:0017:00FORMULA 1SECOND PRACTICE SESSION
21:3018:30F1 ACADEMYQUALIFYING SESSION
22:2519:25PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTSECOND PRACTICE SESSION
LOCAL TIMEUK TIMEFRIDAY 8 MARCHSESSION
14:0511:05PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTQUALIFYING SESSION
15:1012:10F1 ACADEMYFIRST RACE
16:3013:30FORMULA 1THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
18:1015:10FORMULA 2SPRINT RACE
20:0017:00FORMULA 1QUALIFYING SESSION
22:0521:05PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTFIRST RACE
LOCAL TIMEUK TIMESATURDAY 9 MARCHSESSION
13:5010:50PORSCHE CARRERA CUP MIDDLE EASTSECOND RACE
15:0512:05F1 ACADEMYSECOND RACE
16:2513:25FORMULA 2FEATURE RACE
20:0017:00FORMULA 1SAUDI ARABIA GRAND PRIX

Support races at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

The second round of a brand new season will see both Formula 2 and the F1 Academy in action across the Thursday, Friday and Saturday, alongside the main event. The 2023 F3 champion Gabriel Bortoleto (BRA) was promoted to F2 and will race with British team, Virtuosi Racing. Meanwhile, Théo Pourchaire (FRA) will not return to retain his F2 title, but remains as reserve driver for Stake F1.

Jeddah will also host even more action, as Formula 2 will see Sprint races contested on the Friday afternoon. See times in the timetable above.

Gabriel Bortoleto will compete in F2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix
Gabriel Bortoleto on the podium at Melbourne F3 Grand Prix 2023

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. More details on the track website here.

The party doesn’t stop after the on-track action! Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams and Martin Garrix concerts have been confirmed to entertain fans at the track in Jeddah.

Jeddah Corniche Circuit Track Map

Use our handy track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix map

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

It is essential to have your priorities in order when planning your trip to a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Use the map above to help you in your planning. Bear in mind that tickets for 2024 are now off sale. Sign up for email alerts on the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix event page to be the first to know when 2025 tickets go on sale.

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?

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.

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

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 CIRCUITTRACK STATS
FIRST GRAND PRIX2021
LAP LENGTH6.174 km
LAP RECORD1:30.734 – Lewis Hamilton (2021)
LAPS50
RACE DISTANCE 308.45 km
TURNS27

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

Important Information

Emergencies

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

Good to Know

The local currency is the Saudi Riyal (SAR). The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 0.21 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)

Customer Service

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team who will be on hand to help.

Call: 0208 970 7988

Email: help@motorsporttickets.com

FAQs

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