The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile has confirmed the locations for the three DRS zones which will feature at Formula 1’s first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as the sport is heading to the newly-constructed Jeddah Corniche Circuit this weekend.
The wall-lined track is expected to be one of the fastest on the 2021 Formula 1 calendar, with 79 per cent of the lap which should be taken at full throttle, and at 6.1km is the second-longest.
It also has 27 officially recognised corners though several are slight kinks that will be taken at full throttle.
The first DRS zone will be located between Turns 19 and 22, with the second placed on the approach to Turn 25: this will provide drivers with the opportunity if using DRS on the lengthy run to Turn 27.
The final activation point will be triggered 170 metres after the exit of Turn 27 and be available for the run down to Turn 1.
Each DRS zone will have its own detection point, with the first on the exit of Turn 17, the second on the entry to Turn 22 and the third on the entry to Turn 27.
Track activity will take place night time with the qualifying session at 20:00 local time and the race start at 20:30.
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