| Kuwait Motor Town | |
| Location: | Ali Sabah Al Salem, Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait |
| Coordinates: | 28.93°N 48.1417°W |
| Capacity: | 8,000 seated |
| Fia Grade: | 1 |
| Broke Ground: | 2017 |
| Construction Cost: | KWD 49 million (US $162 million) |
| Architect: | Hermann Tilke |
| Events: | Current: F4 Saudi Arabia (2024) Radical Cup Kuwait (2023–2024) Future: FR Middle East (2023, 2025) Former: 24H Series Middle East Trophy (2022–2023) |
| Layout1: | Grand Prix Circuit (2019–present) |
| Surface: | Asphalt |
| Length Km: | 5.609 |
| Length Mi: | 3.485 |
| Turns: | 20 |
| Record Time: | 1:47.600 |
| Record Driver: | Joshua Dufek |
| Record Car: | Tatuus F3 T-318 |
| Record Year: | 2023 |
| Record Class: | F-Regional |
| Layout2: | Alternative Grand Prix Circuit (2019–present) |
| Length Km2: | 5.160 |
| Length Mi2: | 3.207 |
| Turns2: | 18 |
| Record Time2: | 1:43.065 |
| Record Driver2: | Sergiu Nicolae |
| Record Car2: | Porsche 911 (992) GT3 R |
| Record Year2: | 2023 |
| Record Class2: | GT3 |
| Layout3: | National Circuit (2019–present) |
| Length Km3: | 4.540 |
| Length Mi3: | 2.821 |
| Turns3: | 17 |
| Layout4: | South Circuit (2019–present) |
| Length Km4: | 1.597 |
| Length Mi4: | 0.992 |
| Turns4: | 8 |
Kuwait Motor Town is a motor racing circuit in Kuwait, located 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.[1] The Kuwait Motor Town aims to place Kuwait at the forefront of world-class motorsport events.[2] [3]
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 (US$162 million). Circuit construction was completed in December 2018 with the circuit opening in 2019.[4] Further development around the circuit is set to take place, including an "Entertainment City" shopping centre.[5]
The first event held at the circuit was the opening round of the 2019 Middle East Rally Championship on March 28.[6]
In terms of international auto racing series, 24H Series was the first event, which was held on 2 December 2022.[7]
As of December 2023, the fastest official race lap records at Kuwait Motor Town are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Prix Circuit: 5.609 km (2019–present) | ||||
| 1:47.600[8] | 2023 1st Kuwait Formula Regional Middle East round | |||
| 1:52.062[9] | 2022 12 Hours of Kuwait | |||
| 1:54.295[10] | 2023 1st Kuwait F4 UAE round | |||
| 1:55.272 | 2022 12 Hours of Kuwait | |||
| 2:01.297 | 2022 12 Hours of Kuwait | |||
| 2:01.330 | 2022 12 Hours of Kuwait | |||
| Alternative Grand Prix Circuit: 5.160 km (2019–present) | ||||
| 1:43.065[11] | 2023 12 Hours of Kuwait | |||
| 1:46.229 | 2023 12 Hours of Kuwait | |||
| 1:51.804 | 2023 12 Hours of Kuwait | |||