#SAUDI ARABIA F1 SERIES#
In addition to the Grand Prix, Saudi Arabia managed to further deepen its ties with Formula One when the state-owned oil company Aramco signed on as a global partner of the series in March 2020. The series continues to be criticised for staging a race in Saudi Arabia given the country’s human rights record.
#SAUDI ARABIA F1 DRIVERS#
“We had a lot of guarantees that of course it would be safe but, after this weekend all the drivers together, we will speak with F1 and the team bosses to see what is happening for the future,” Verstappen said.įormula One is in only the second year of its ten-year contract with the kingdom, which is reportedly worth US$650 million. This year’s race winner Max Verstappen also expressed concerns over a return to Saudi Arabia in 2023. Saudi Arabia 'would love' to hold two F1 races Saudi Arabia is open to the idea of hosting two Formula 1 races in the future, once its new track in Qiddiya is finished. I am looking forward to getting out,” he said. “I am so happy the weekend is done and I am also just so happy that everyone is safe. The city is home to 3.5 million people, who will welcome Formula 1 to the shores of the Red Sea.The circuit features a. Witness the very first race of its kind in JeddahAs Formula 1 looks to expand its horizons across the globe, Jeddah is set to host the second Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in March. Report: F1 to announce new Las Vegas race ‘imminently’ Book Saudi Arabia F1 Grand Prix 2023 Tickets.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was among those relieved this year’s race in Saudi Arabia was over. According to PA Media, discussions will take place via a virtual call in the coming days or in-person at the Australian Grand Prix on 10 th April. The Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is just part of a much wider vision for the Kingdom’s future. The drivers are now set to meet with Formula One to discuss the future of the race. After an extraordinary four-hour meeting on 25 th March, drivers were ready to withdraw, only to be talked round by series bosses following assurances from Saudi authorities. F1 has ten-year deal worth ‘US$650m’ to race in Saudi Arabiaįormula One drivers will hold further talks over the future of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as questions continue over the viability of the race.Ī missile attack on an oil refinery near the Jeddah circuit put the 2022 Saudi Grand Prix in serious doubt.So, with just a few weeks until the racing action kicks off at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. Drivers were ready to withdraw before being talked round In 17 days, Formula 1 cars are scheduled to hit the track for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.This year’s Grand Prix was in doubt following nearby missile attack.
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