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As part of the Ferrari Festival, Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have been out on track ahead of the return of Jeddah on the calendar in 2024.
Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc participated in a promotional event at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit after the conclusion of the 2023 Formula 1 season. The event, known as the Ferrari festival, took place on November 28th and 29th and featured the drivers taking the SF21 car from the 2021 season for a spin on the F1 circuit. Additionally, Ferrari’s Le Mans-winning Hypercar, the 499P, made its debut on the circuit and even performed a WEC-style pit stop. Various Ferrari roadcars, such as the SF90 Straddle, Roma, F8 Spider, and 812 GTS, also had the opportunity to drive on the circuit. Jeddah is set to return to the F1 calendar in 2024 as the second race of the season and will take place on a Saturday due to the Ramadan holiday.