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The Jeddah Street Circuit, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a street circuit used for motor racing and is set to host its first World Rallycross Championship event in December 2021.
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The layout features an intricate combination of technical twists and turns which make Jeddah one of the most demanding tracks.
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The track is 5.4 km in length with 13 challenging turns and the fastest lap recorded for the circuit is 1:45.862.
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The circuit, designed by Slovakia-based racing circuit design firm Profund, features a mix of track elements, including slightly banked corners, chicanes and double apexes.
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In order to build the circuit, 32,000 m3 of asphalt and 2,000 tons of steel had to be used.
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The design of the circuit has been inspired by the historic Grand Prix circuits of the 1960s, including Monaco and Spa-Francorchamps.
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The circuit is equipped with advanced digital data and timing systems which provide real time information on track conditions, lap times and driver performance.
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The Jeddah Street Circuit is the first street circuit in Saudi Arabia, making it an iconic symbol of the country's growing sports car culture.
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The circuit design was also inspired by the traditional Arabian architecture, taking its cues from Jeddah's architecture.
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The circuit features a special tunnel which is just over two metres in height and length, giving drivers a special experience.