Qiddiya Speed ​​Park: work on the new Saudi circuit continues

The situation in the Middle East Formula 1 began a long break this week which will last until the beginning of May. A stop which, compared to what was the pre-established calendar, was in no way planned, but which became inevitable after the outbreak of the war in the Middle East which involved various nations of this world region. These include Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with the latter due to host the Circus on 19 April at the Jeddah circuit. The work does not stop Yet, near the capital Riyadh, the circuit which, according to plans, should welcome Formula 1 from 2028 is slowly taking shape: the Qiddiya Speed ​​​​Park. Conceived by former driver Alexander Wurz and designed by Hermann Tilke, this will be part of one of the most spectacular sports and entertainment complexes ever seen in the history of Formula 1. Particularly impressive, in fact, will be Turn 1. Known as ‘The Blade’, it will reach the height of a 20-storey building. A track that will include the characteristics of city circuits and permanent ones, with a height difference of 108 metres. In addition to this, the objective will be to make the track the longest in the world championship (beating the Spa-Francorchamps record), as well as creating the largest central grandstand. A layout that will guarantee the highest safety standards, to the point of hosting not only Formula 1 races, but also those of other championships, including MotoGP.