F1 in Jeddah

 The circuit includes a record number of corners (27 in total: 16 left and 11 right), in addition to three potential high-speed DRS sections and a 12-degree banked corner at Turn 13. The race will be staged under lights at night, setting the stage for a special atmosphere in Jeddah when the pinnacle of motorsport arrives in Saudi Arabia.

With the countdown now on until the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, here is list of key facts and figures that relate to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit

• The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is 6,175 km long, making it the second longest circuit on the calendar after Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium and the longest street track in Formula One
• Average speeds of 252km/h are expected, making it the fastest street circuit on the calendar, with top speeds estimated to peak at 322km/h between Turns 25-27
• More than 30 nationalities have helped to build the Jeddah Corniche Circuit
• More than 300 engineers have been involved
• When the circuit is complete, about 2,000 trees will be planted around the circuit
• 37,000 tons of asphalt have been used to make the track
• The circuit has required 600,000 tons of cement, 30,000 square meters of bricks, and more than 1,400 tons of glass
• Construction included building seven stands overlooking the track
• Seven permanent landmarks and statues have been positioned inside the circuit
• Lighting levels are set at 1,500 lux, with more than 200,000 meters of cabling laid to ensure everything is lit to perfection
• The circuit designers are extending the popular Corniche walkway along the circuit and populating it with a series of outdoor recreational opportunities for children and adults including new walkways and cycling paths and children’s playgrounds. There will also be family-friendly restaurants, public restrooms, increased parking spaces and much more.