For the first time, Saudi Arabia is all set to host the Formula One Grand Prix night race in 2021!
The night race will be held at the streets of the country’s second city, Jeddah. The November race along with Jeddah’s grand prix facing the Red Sea will be the third in the Middle East with Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, subject to confirmation of a 2021 calendar.
Saudi Arabia is set to be paired with 2021’s season ending round that will take place at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi, also held under floodlights. Turning into a hub for sports and entertainment with many major events taking place here, Saudi Arabia will reach new fans from an incredible location.
With people excited for the night race to be held in Jeddah in 2021, this exciting news was dropped on Twitter:
The 33rd country to host a round of the Formula 1 world championship
All you need to know about the #SaudiArabianGP ⬇️@SaudiArabianGP https://t.co/MkDMdzSVKm
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 5, 2020