Human rights in the Middle East have for some time been behind the rest of the world, with women in particular not being given anywhere near the same opportunities as men. In 2018 the Kingdom finally lifted their ban of female drivers, allowing them to drive on the streets of Saudi Arabia for the first
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The influence of the Middle East in Formula 1 is continuing to grow year after year, with teams and races being lured to the region in recent years. This season there will be races in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, meaning there will be four Grand Prix in the region for the first
MoreFormula 1 is becoming more influential all over the globe, as Netflix’s ‘Drive to Survive’ shows the sport off to previously unaware audiences and sponsors continue to invest in F1. There will be three Grand Prix in the USA next season as F1 becomes increasingly popular, but there will also be an increase in the
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The influence of Formula 1 continues to expand in the Middle East, as races in the region have become a staple of the calendar in recent years. The Bahrain Grand Prix will be joined by races in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi in 2023, as the number of races in the Middle East continues
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According to reports from the Victoria Government in Australia, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to host the 2024 season opener, “out of respect for Ramadan”. This wasn’t the only thing that was announced by the government, who also revealed that Formula 1’s already long deal with Melbourne would be extended by a further
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The Middle East is full of riches, and with this comes a draw for sports to travel to that part of the world, in the hopes of securing lucrative sponsorship deals and contracts. Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain all featured in the season just gone, while Qatar also made its debut in 2021, as
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Presumably to the drivers’ delight, a promoter for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has confirmed that the Jeddah Corniche Circuit has successfully undergone a number of changes, to make the circuit much safer. Since debuting towards the climax of 2021, the Saudi Arabian GP has been one of the most action-packed on the calendar, with Lewis Hamilton
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It is not uncommon for remarkable things to be discovered once the season has concluded, with drivers usually becoming more open to discussing certain topics. This year has been no different, with it having been revealed by Haas reserve driver Pietro Fittipaldi that his brother, F2 driver Enzo Fittipaldi, had brain surgery following the conclusion
MoreSince Jeddah was introduced into the race calendar for 2021, there have been some high profile words of disapproval for the event. The controversy and outcry against the race in Saudi Arabi reached its peak earlier this season when the sky was filled with smoke on the race weekend following a missile attack on an
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Saudi Arabia has hosted the Jeddah Grand Prix for the past two seasons, and both races have got fans on the edge of their seats with the highspeed street circuit providing thrilling racing for spectators. Currently in a 10-year deal that runs until 2030, the current plan is that Jeddah will only be the temporary
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