Jeddah Corniche Circuit logo revealed for F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

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The Saudi Arabian Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, organizers of F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, have unveiled the Jeddah Corniche Circuit logo. (Supplied)
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The Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s new logo reflects the Kingdom’s authentic identity, rich heritage, vast capabilities, and strong position as the newest home for motorsports and global entertainment events. (Supplied/SAAMF)
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The Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s new logo reflects the Kingdom’s authentic identity, rich heritage, vast capabilities, and strong position as the newest home for motorsports and global entertainment events. (Supplied/SAAMF)
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The Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s new logo reflects the Kingdom’s authentic identity, rich heritage, vast capabilities, and strong position as the newest home for motorsports and global entertainment events. (Supplied/SAAMF)
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Updated 06 October 2021
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Jeddah Corniche Circuit logo revealed for F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

  • Penultimate round of the 2021 Formula One season will be held Dec. 3 to 5 and will feature the ‘longest, fastest, and most modern street circuit in the world’
  • Saudi Arabian Automobile and Motorcycle Federation debuted a logo that simulates the Kingdom’s ambitions, passion, and continuous quest for a more prosperous future

JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, the organizers of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, unveiled the Jeddah Corniche Circuit logo on Tuesday.

In two months, Jeddah will become the pinnacle of the motorsports world as it will host the penultimate round of the 2021 F1 season from Dec. 3 to 5. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s new logo reflects the Kingdom’s authentic identity, rich heritage, vast capabilities, and strong position as the newest home for motorsports and global entertainment events.

Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, CEO of the Saudi Arabian Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, welcomed the unveiling of the new logo.

“We are thrilled to present the new and distinctive logo to our circuit a few months before the arrival of Formula 1 to the Kingdom,” he said. 

“It is with great pride that we prepare to welcome Formula 1 fans in December to witness the first-class motorsport race at the fastest and longest street circuit in this sport. It has its own character and unique identity, which is evident in its modern logo.”

SAMF worked tirelessly on a logo that simulates the Kingdom’s ambitions, passion, and continuous quest for a more prosperous future.

“Just like the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the logo is an extension of our country’s willingness to achieve its big dreams and its relentless determination to turn these dreams into reality in our continuous quest for a more prosperous future,” Prince Khalid said.

“The coming months will see our team fully dedicated to delivering this amazing event to the whole world. We look forward to sharing our dream with everyone this December.”

While designing the logo, SAMF wanted to fully engage the history and the prestigious brand of Formula 1. The logo, with its wave design, pays tribute to Jeddah’s exceptional location on the shore of the picturesque Red Sea before the wave transforms into a checkered flag. The logo also includes the full name of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit and was designed in a bold font with a futuristic touch.

The result mixes Jeddah as a modern city with the elegant image of the Formula 1 race, reinforcing the powerful racing culture and the rich sporting heritage that has found its new home in the Kingdom, forming the main idea behind this logo’s identity.

“The rates of developing the Jeddah Corniche circuit are progressing at a very good pace, especially as we enter the crucial final stage of the track construction,” Martin Whitaker, CEO of the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, said.

“With almost all of the main track stands laid by September, we are now in the process of assembling the permanent and semi-permanent structures of the circuit, such as the impressive 280-meter Formula 1 and Team Building. Other structures such as the fan zones and grandstands are also being constructed. 

“Getting all this work done in less than nine months is a massive task, but with just two months to go, we are close to completing the longest, fastest, and most modern street circuit in the world — built in record time.”

The construction of the motorsport circuit is progressing at an accelerated pace, with the construction team close to completing the vital asphalt layering process on the 6.175-kilometer track.

The main structures such as maintenance garages and team buildings appeared in early September. Tournament enthusiasts who will attend the highly-anticipated weekend will overlook the starting grid and back on to Jeddah’s majestic Red Sea coast.

To book your tickets for the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix 2021, please visit the website at https://www.saudiarabiangp.com


Lens have transformed from surprise package to genuine title threat to PSG in Ligue 1

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Lens have transformed from surprise package to genuine title threat to PSG in Ligue 1

  • Lens have gone from surprise frontrunner to genuine challenger
  • PSG are off duty because Nantes agreed to postpone their scheduled game on Sunday

PARIS: With nine rounds remaining in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain still have not managed to shake off Lens in the title race.
Lens have gone from surprise frontrunner to genuine challenger and, with PSG not playing this weekend, coach Pierre Sage’s side can move two points ahead at the top with a win at mid-table Lorient on Saturday.
PSG are off duty because Nantes agreed to postpone their scheduled game on Sunday in order to give PSG better preparation for the Champions League second leg against Chelsea next week.
It seems PSG hardly need it, leading 5-2 from the last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
The decision hardly pleased Nantes fans, who are facing yet another relegation scrap with a third coach this season. Ahmed Kantari was sacked this week and replaced by Vahid Halilhodzic.
Kantari was in charge for just three months. He was hired in mid-December after Nantes fired Luís Castro, who lasted 15 games.
Key matchups
After scraping a narrow win at Toulouse last weekend, Marseille moved back into third place on goal difference from Lyon.
But Marseille’s fans are still angry at facing another trophyless season and coach Habib Beye’s players need a strong performance at home against Auxerre on Friday to appease them.
Monaco are at home to Brest on Saturday and the players are on a roll under attack-minded Belgian coach Sébastien Pocognoli. Monaco have won their past four league games, including impressive away wins against PSG and Lens.
Lyon look to snap a four-game winless streak when they travel to lowly Le Havre and fifth-placed Rennes seek a fifth straight win when they host Lille, with both of those games on Sunday.
Players to watch
Monaco’s turnaround in fortunes have coincided with American forward Folarin Balogun finding form. He looked at his best last Friday against PSG, where his movement and hold-up play stood out, and he has 13 goals overall this season.
Lens winger Florian Thauvin is in fine form after scoring in Ligue 1 and the French Cup last week.
Rémi Himbert has caught the eye on the left side of Lyon’s attack and the 18-year-old forward’s form has earned him a first professional contract until 2028.
Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul looks to add to his 13 league goals this season.
Out of action
Lyon’s goalscoring midfielder Pavel Šulc remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Marseille central defender Nayef Aguerd requires an operation to treat pubalgia — a chronic groin injury problem — which has been troubling the Morocco international for months.
Nice midfielder Everton is expected to miss the rest of the season. The 18-year-old broke into the team this year but suffered a serious ankle injury in training this week.
Off the field
PSG’s Qatari president Nasser Al-Khelaifi was grounded in Qatar this week amid the intensifying Iran war.
Flights in and out of the Middle East have been impacted by the Iran war, started by the US and Israel on Feb. 28.
PSG have been bankrolled by Qatari backer QSI since the club’s takeover 15 years ago.