P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Game-changing Saudi Arabia venue set to "push the boundaries" of motorsport
The Speed Park Track in Qiddiya City, near Riyadh, features a unique layout designed by renowned F1 designer Hermann Tilke that combines street and circuit sections, making it one of the world’s longest racetracks. Former F1 driver Alexander Wurz provided insights on the layout, ensuring an exciting experience. The venue integrates seamlessly into the urban entertainment precincts of the new city, aiming to host various top-level motorsports events in the future.
The track’s design includes a mix of street and fast circuit sections, passing by entertainment destinations like a water park and a theme park. The standout feature is “The Blade,” a high-speed corner rising 108m (20 stories) high, providing a thrilling experience for competitors and spectators. Elevated terraces replace conventional grandstands, offering multiple vantage points right on the edge of the racing action for a unique viewing experience.
The venue’s developers envision it as more than just a racetrack, aiming to establish Qiddiya City as a hub for global motorsport. By reinventing the sport with elevated and immersive race experiences, they seek to redefine the world of motorsports for fans worldwide. Through the integration of motorsport and entertainment, the Speed Park Track in Qiddiya City promises to deliver a one-of-a-kind racing experience like no other.
