{"id":2124497,"date":"2026-09-02T11:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2124497"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T08:46:00","slug":"saudi-arabia-blade-new-images-of-what-could-be-f1s-most-insane-corner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2124497","title":{"rendered":"Saudi Arabia &#8216;blade&#8217;: New images of what could be F1&#8217;s most insane corner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Saudi Arabia &#8216;blade&#8217;: New images of what could be F1&#8217;s most insane corner<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Qiddiyah is expected to host Formula 1 for the first time in 2028.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Sam Hall <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-09-02T12:46:00+01:00\">02 Sep 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/qiddiya-city-track-rendering.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Renderings of The Blade<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Fresh imagery has emerged of the striking focal point of the new Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Qiddiyah prepares to make its 2028 Formula 1 debut.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>F1 is scheduled to move from Jeddah to Qiddiyah in 2028, with a bespoke track being created to become the new home of the championship in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 21-turn layout was unveiled with a series of futuristic-looking images in March 2024, with one central feature drawing the most attention. This was the long run to Turn 1, which goes up a 10-degree elevation and reaches a height of 70 metres, or 20 stories. Atop this is a hairpin, which drivers take before hurtling back down the artificial hill into a flowing right-hander.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While the 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was cancelled due to the war in the Middle East, construction has continued on the centrepiece of the new venue, with presenter and commentator Ahmed Baokbah sharing images of the ongoing construction work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ef5203789aadb806d3f6543d27464ec21040824f1b177d86c0f304ad4af531e5\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>How F1 has handled past world crisis amid race cancellation concerns<\/li>\n<li>Selling F1 to Saudi Arabia \u201cnot in our cards\u201d, insists Liberty Media CEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Under the significant run-off area for Turn 1 will be a concert venue, which will provide a unique experience, with music blaring as cars rumble overhead.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Saudi Arabia has hosted F1 since 2021 with an initial 10-year contract agreed, but this is only the tip of the ambitions for the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>The Qiddiya layout<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Abdullah Aldawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said earlier this year: &#8220;The Speed Park Track will be a true embodiment of Qiddiya&#8217;s power of play philosophy and position Qiddiya City as the home of Saudi motorsport and one of the world&#8217;s leading motorsport venues.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Visitors and spectators will be treated to one of the most unique race experiences in the world with a pioneering track that will be ready to host some of the world&#8217;s biggest motorsport events.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Saudi Arabia<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3> Previous <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> &#8220;You have my support&#8221; 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Full Monza weather report<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1788277200\"> 01\/09\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1141040_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1141040_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1141040_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> F1  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>How to watch the 2026 F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1788277091\"> 01\/09\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1371792_hires_0.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1371792_hires_0.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/xpb_1371792_hires_0.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Qiddiyah is expected to host Formula 1 for the first time in 2028.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Fresh imagery has emerged of the striking focal point of the new Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Qiddiyah prepares to make its 2028 Formula 1 debut.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>F1 is scheduled to move from Jeddah to Qiddiyah in 2028, with a bespoke track being created to become the new home of the championship in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 21-turn layout was unveiled with a series of futuristic-looking images in March 2024, with one central feature drawing the most attention. This was the long run to Turn 1, which goes up a 10-degree elevation and reaches a height of 70 metres, or 20 stories. Atop this is a hairpin, which drivers take before hurtling back down the artificial hill into a flowing right-hander.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<div class=\"placeholder embed x\">\n<div>Loading this video will expose you to potential cookies and tracking by the provider<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While the 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was cancelled due to the war in the Middle East, construction has continued on the centrepiece of the new venue, with presenter and commentator Ahmed Baokbah sharing images of the ongoing construction work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ef5203789aadb806d3f6543d27464ec21040824f1b177d86c0f304ad4af531e5\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>How F1 has handled past world crisis amid race cancellation concerns<\/li>\n<li>Selling F1 to Saudi Arabia \u201cnot in our cards\u201d, insists Liberty Media CEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Under the significant run-off area for Turn 1 will be a concert venue, which will provide a unique experience, with music blaring as cars rumble overhead.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Saudi Arabia has hosted F1 since 2021 with an initial 10-year contract agreed, but this is only the tip of the ambitions for the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-09\/coliseum-gsva-news-qiddiya-unveils-new-f1-racetrack.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>The Qiddiya layout<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Abdullah Aldawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Investment Company, said earlier this year: &#8220;The Speed Park Track will be a true embodiment of Qiddiya&#8217;s power of play philosophy and position Qiddiya City as the home of Saudi motorsport and one of the world&#8217;s leading motorsport venues.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Visitors and spectators will be treated to one of the most unique race experiences in the world with a pioneering track that will be ready to host some of the world&#8217;s biggest motorsport events.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-campaign-monitor\">\n<h2>Sign up for the Crash F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Fresh imagery has emerged of the striking focal point of the new Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Qiddiyah prepares to make its 2028 Formula 1 debut.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>F1 is scheduled to move from Jeddah to Qiddiyah in 2028, with a bespoke track being created to become the new home of the championship in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 21-turn layout was unveiled with a series of futuristic-looking images in March 2024, with one central feature drawing the most attention. This was the long run to Turn 1, which goes up a 10-degree elevation and reaches a height of 70 metres, or 20 stories. 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