Kuwait Motor Town


Kuwait Motor Town is a motor racing circuit in Kuwait, located 56km south of the capital Kuwait City. The main circuit is the first circuit in Kuwait to hold an FIA Grade One and FIM Grade A licence.

History

The circuit was penned by Formula One circuit designer Hermann Tilke in early 2017. Construction was undertaken by KCC Engineering and Contracting Company at a reported cost of KWD49 million. Circuit construction was completed in December 2018 with the circuit opening in 2019. Further development around the circuit is set to take place, including an "Entertainment City" shopping centre.
The first event scheduled to be held at the circuit was the opening round of the 2019 Middle East Rally Championship on March 28.