Sebastian Vettel organised an all-female karting event in Saudi Arabia to encourage local women into motorsport, ahead of Formula 1’s race in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix articles archive
Hamilton criticises Saudi Arabia’s “terrifying” LGBTQ+ laws and stance on women’s rights
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton described Saudi Arabia’s LGBTQ+ laws as “terrifying” and raised concerns over women’s rights in the country, which is holding its first Formula 1 race this weekend.
FIA sure Jeddah track will be ready for first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onFIA Formula 1 race director Michael Masi says he has no doubt construction of the new Jeddah Corniche Circuit will be completed in time for the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix next month.
No dress code for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: No dress code for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix • Mercedes has already improved its diversity – Hamilton • Verstappen was also unwell at US GP weekend
New pictures reveal progress on Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah F1 circuit
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New pictures reveal progress on Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah F1 circuit • Williams weak in intermediate conditions – Russell • Australian government insists 2022 race will go ahead
Saudi Arabia’s F1 circuit “nearing the finish line on completion”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Saudi Arabia’s F1 circuit “nearing the finish line” • Palou reminds Dixon of Franchitti • Alpine won’t stop Zhou joining Alfa Romeo
Saudi Arabia sprint event could replace Abu Dhabi as final race of 2021 season
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onThe 2021 Formula 1 season could conclude in Saudi Arabia instead of Abu Dhabi as originally planned, RaceFans has learned.
F1 reveals “fastest ever street track” for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 has revealed the layout of the new track which will hold the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix later this year.
As Saudi Arabia joins 2021 calendar, Hamilton urges F1 not to ignore human rights
2020 F1 season
Posted on“Human rights should be equal for everyone and we’re going to all these countries where that is an issue” said Lewis Hamilton after F1 announced a new race in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia eager for W Series support event at its 2021 F1 race
2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onThe Saudi Arabian Grand Prix promoter says it “would love” to include all-women’s championship W Series as a support event at its inaugural Formula 1 race next year.
Saudi Arabian GP promoter appoints Tilke to design “exciting” Jeddah street circuit
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe promoters of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have appointed long-time F1 track architect Hermann Tilke to design the track which will hold their race next year.
I’ve been to races in Saudi Arabia: Here’s why I don’t oppose its grand prix
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 won’t be the first international motorsport to visit Saudi Arabia, but it will be the most well-known, and it can’t pretend that doesn’t have political implications.
Can F1’s controversial Saudi Arabian race really be a ‘positive force’?
2021 F1 season
Posted onThe addition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to the 2021 F1 calendar has prompted criticism over the regime’s human rights record.
Official: Saudi Arabia to hold first F1 race in 2021
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onFormula 1’s long-rumoured first race in Saudi Arabia has been officially confirmed. A night race through the streets of Jeddah will take place in November 2021.
Team bosses hope F1 can “bring positivity” with race in Saudi Arabia
2021 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 faces criticism for its planned race in Saubi Arabia but Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto believes it can be a “vector of positivity”.
New street race in Saudi Arabia likely to join 2021 F1 calendar
2021 F1 calendar
Posted onThe first grand prix in Saudi Arabia, to be held on a street circuit in Jeddah, looks increasingly likely to form part of the 2021 F1 calendar.
Saudi Arabia track confirms interest in 2023 F1 race
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Saudi Arabia track confirms interest in 2023 F1 race • Ticktum “one of the best drivers we’ve seen” – Williams • Stroll closing on Aston Martin stake
Saudi Arabia planning Spa-beating longest F1 track for its first race
2019 F1 season
Posted onSaudi Arabia has plans not just to hold a Formula 1 race, but to build the longest and potentially most radical track on the championship calendar.
Qiddiya: F1’s future home for a Saudi Arabia Grand Prix?
2019 F1 season
Posted onA radical track which passes beneath a swimming pool could be part of a plan to bring Formula 1 to Saudi Arabia.