Saudi Arabia F1 Tickets

History of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been part of the Formula One World Championship since 2021. It’s the third-longest track on the current calendar, behind Spa and Las Vegas and is known as the ‘fastest street track’ due to average speeds of 160 mph. It joins the ever-growing list of races held at night and overlooks the Red Sea.

The event has caused controversy for ‘sportswashing’ a part of the world synonymous with poor human rights. In 2022, a missile attack took place just 10 miles from the circuit, targeting an Aramco oil depot, Aston Martin’s lead sponsor at the time.

Previous Grand Prix events in Saudi Arabia have had a star-studded list of entertainment, including performances from Travis Scott, Justin Bieber and Alicia Keys. If music and racing are your kind of thing, tickets for the 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix are perfect.

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Information

2026 Saudi Arabian GP Schedule

The 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix runs from April 17-19. Times provided are local:

• Friday 17th 16:30-17:30: Practice 1
• Friday 17th 20:00-21:00: Practice 2
• Saturday 18th 16:30-17:30: Practice 3
• Saturday 18th 20:00-21:00: Qualifying
• Sunday 19th 20:00: Race

Previous Winners

2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Summary

Oscar Piastri claimed the championship lead with his third victory of the season after capitalizing on a five-second penalty handed to Max Verstappen for an illegal off-track defense at Turn One. While Verstappen recovered to take second, Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari’s first podium of the year in third. Lando Norris climbed from tenth to fourth after a strategic long stint, while both Williams cars of Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon finished in the points. The event was notably calm for Jeddah, featuring a first-lap collision between Tsunoda and Gasly but finishing without a single safety car interruption.

Repeat winners

2 – Max Verstappen (2022, 2024)

Circuit information

Location: Jeddah 23512, Saudi Arabia, طريق الكورنيش،، الشاطئ،
Surface: Asphalt
Length: 6.174 km (3.836 miles)
Turns: 27
Direction: Anti-clockwise
Capacity: 50,000

Best grandstands at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Main Grandstand A

• Expensive, reserved seating with optimum views of key parts of the track
• Offers a great view of the start/finish straight as well as the pit lane and podium celebrations

Main Grandstand B

• A more affordable option that keeps the bulk of the benefits of Grandstand A
• Reserved seating and TV access
• Overlooks Turns 1-2 where overtaking is common

Central Grandstands A & B

• TV screens and reserved seating
• Due to the shape of Jeddah, this grandstand overlooks Turns 4-8 as well as Turns 19-20
• The ideal place to sit for tight, technical racing while also showcasing some overtaking opportunities
• More affordable than the Main Grandstand options
• Best place to see the cars twice per lap

Travelling to Jeddah

Key information

• King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) is the most common airport for tourists, just 18 miles from the circuit
• Parking is available at the circuit but incredibly limited, so it’s not our recommended method of transport
• Most visitors require a visa to enter Saudi Arabia

Taxi

• Taxis are available across race weekends and can take you from the airport directly to Jeddah for £20-40
• Rental cars are a popular choice, but parking these can be tricky, especially on race day

Bus

• Bus services have varied year-to-year, so it’s best to check closer to the time
• Typically, a shuttle bus can take fans from the airport and other central points of interest to the circuit

Train

• If you’re travelling from within Saudi Arabia, the Haramain High-Speed line from Riyadh stops in Jeddah, with the station only a 20-minute taxi ride from the circuit