Jeddah to hold Formula 1 race from 2021 and onwards

It has been confirmed yesterday (5/11/20) that Saudi Arabia will stage the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from 2021 onwards.

It is understood the deal is for till the end of 2030, also it will be a street race set to be held at night in Jeddah.

It will be the third Formula 1 event in the Middle East, following on from Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, which joined the calendar in 2004 and 2009 respectively.

Coming in 2021...#SaudiArabianGP @SaudiArabianGP pic.twitter.com/F787sAxn1z

— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2020

Jeddah has so far only been confirmed for 2021 with Saudi Arabia’s Grand Prix expected to move to a new facility in 2023 as part of the long-term arrangement.