The Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city being readied for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The race will be held in the first week of December. All photos: AFP
The Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city being readied for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The race will be held in the first week of December. All photos: AFP
Workers prepare the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Workers prepare the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, tours the Jeddah Street Circuit..
Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, tours the Jeddah Street Circuit..
The newest street circuit in F1 is set to become one of the longest and fastest street circuit in the sport.
The newest street circuit in F1 is set to become one of the longest and fastest street circuit in the sport.
The race will take place under lights against the stunning backdrop of Saudi Arabia's west coast.
The race will take place under lights against the stunning backdrop of Saudi Arabia's west coast.
The addition of Saudi Arabia to the Formula One calendar means there will be three Gulf races in 2021.
The addition of Saudi Arabia to the Formula One calendar means there will be three Gulf races in 2021.
Featuring 27 corners, the Jeddah Street Circuit stretches to 6.175 kilometres, making it the second longest circuit on the current F1 calendar.
Featuring 27 corners, the Jeddah Street Circuit stretches to 6.175 kilometres, making it the second longest circuit on the current F1 calendar.
A video broadcast during a tour of the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city, which will host Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
A video broadcast during a tour of the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city, which will host Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Remaining F1 tickets for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix go on sale

Organisers announce capacity increased to 100% following easing of Covid restriction by Ministry of Health

The National

October 19, 2021

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Remaining general admission tickets for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix went on sale on Wednesday, organisers said, increasing capacity for race weekend to 100 per cent.

Initially only released 40 per cent of available tickets for the December 3-5 race weekend due to Covid precautions.

Wednesday's announcement comes as the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MoH) declared the easing of existing health protocols. The new guidance will allow for full capacity in public places, transportation, restaurant and cinemas.

Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) said: “We are delighted to expand our ticket offering to fans in light of today’s decision by the Ministry of Health.

"When we first envisaged hosting a Formula One race in Saudi Arabia, we always planned on having a full house to mark this wonderful occasion. As such, it gives me great pleasure to offer fans our fantastic General Admission tickets alongside the choice of our existing packages."

Last week organisers confirmed Jason Derulo and Tiesto, as well as Justin Bieber, A$AP Rocky & David Guetta, will headline the post-racing concerts.

For ticket information, visit www.saudiarabiangp.com.

Latest images show work going on at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
Latest images show work going on at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian GP on December 3-5. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian GP on December 3-5. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to become the fastest and longest street circuit in the world. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to become the fastest and longest street circuit in the world. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
A picture taken on September 27 shows construction going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
A picture taken on September 27 shows construction going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in September. AFP
Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in September. AFP
Work is going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit two month before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
Work is going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit two month before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city. AFP
Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city. AFP
Construction team close to completing the all-important asphalt layering process across the 6.175km long circuit. AFP
Construction team close to completing the all-important asphalt layering process across the 6.175km long circuit. AFP
A view of the Jeddah Street Circuit. AFP
A view of the Jeddah Street Circuit. AFP
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