Pact with Mercedes-AMG will make Qiddiya a top world racing destination

RIYADH: With its fifth edition in 2025, the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is no longer the new kid on the block.

While the Jeddah Corniche Circuit has established the Saudi event on the racing calendar over the last five years, the future of motorsports is in Riyadh’s new city of Qiddiya.

Abdulaziz Alaqel, senior executive director of development at Qiddiya, says the vision for motorsports at the entertainment and tourism megaproject is based on three key pillars.

Firstly, to become the new home of global motorsports, setting the highest standards across the board including the track, facilities and fan experience.

Secondly, delivering offerings which will create the most dynamic and immersive motorsports entertainment destination in the world.

And finally to host national, regional and international events and championships, providing a sustainable platform for the future of Saudi motorsport.

“These three elements create a combined vision which is achieved across the large range of entertainment, sports, cultural and hospitality assets within the motorsport development at Qiddiya,” Alaqel said.

“It is also critical that the development allows for a multimodal motorsport offering, which supports the vast range of races which are to be hosted at Qiddiya.”

Several components will feature within the project, including the Qiddiya City Speed Park Track and the Mercedes-AMG World of Performance.

“Qiddiya City’s Speed Park Track is designed to take race day to the next level, delivering a high-octane, supercharged experience to those who love the sport and identify with the thrill of power and speed,” said Alaqel.

“The Speed Park Track redefines and elevates the motorsports experience, ensuring that it’s