Construction is progressing at Qiddiya Speed Park in Saudi Arabia, with new images showing the 70-metre, 20-storey first corner dubbed The Blade and substantial support structures.
The layout is designed by circuit architect Hermann Tilke in collaboration with former Formula 1 driver and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Alexander Wurz, and the track will run counter-clockwise with 21 corners; Qiddiya's website says drivers should reach about 325 km/h.
Fans posting on Reddit raised safety concerns about the exposed structure at The Blade while others argued the corner is an uphill hairpin with runoff and catch fencing that should limit speed differentials.
Qiddiya is planned as the permanent home of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, replacing the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, and the wider development — including a theme park and golf course — could host F1 action as early as 2028 if timelines are met.
Read the full article at motorsport.com.
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