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Four chicanes will be added to a shortened version of Formula 1’s Jeddah Corniche Circuit when it hosts Formula E for the first time, The Race can reveal
Formula E will race on a modified configuration of Formula 1’s Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Saudi Arabia in February, featuring four new chicanes. The layout will be a tweak of the WTCR touring series’ circuit, intersecting at Turn 4 of the F1 track and adding two chicane complexes. These new chicanes aim to improve braking areas for Formula E cars on the 2.2-mile track. Opinions on the track’s layout are mixed, with some drivers missing the previous Diriyah circuit’s character. The move was necessitated by construction work in Diriyah, prompting a switch to the Jeddah F1 facility for Formula E races starting in 2025. Despite the changes, drivers like Nyck de Vries believe Jeddah will offer a different racing experience, potentially bringing a fresh element to the series.
