Giza Pyramids Circuit – Cairo

When was the track built?

Egypt has hosted some races in the first part of 20^th century and a Formula One non-titled GP in Cairo in 1947, on a 1.6km loop, won by Franco Cortese.
Despite that, there has never been a permanent track in the country. After its launch, Egypt’s and new F1 Management’s ambitions met to create a new incredible semi-permanent circuit in Giza, passing by the Pyramids, which uses some widened existing roads and adds some permanent facilities, like the pits and main stand, and temporary ones, like all the stands strewed along the racecourse and the entertainment venues.
It will be a massive effort from the city of Cairo that will offers unique sceneries for a Gran Prix.

When was its first Grand Prix?

No titled race has ever been held in Egypt. This first ever racetrack will be part of the Continental Title from 2023.

What’s the circuit like?

It is unique not only for its location; 25 corners of any possible kind, from fast “esses” to tight chicanes, from long sweeping curves to banked hairpins, with constant elevation changes, particularly a forty meters downhill between turn 12 and 16 that goes back uphill before turn 19, surrounded by sand dunes where fans will squeeze to have a vantage viewpoint, and nearly 7km of length will make it an epic appointment in the calendar.
It also offers several overtaking spots and corners where different lines are possible to favor wheel-to-wheel action.
Car set-up won’t be easy also due to high temperatures and sandy surroundings.

Where is it located?

Few meters from the famous pyramids in Giza, not far from Cairo city centre and Nile river (29°58’22.1″N; 31°07’14.0″E)