Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has defended the decision to visit Saudi Arabia as part of the world championship by saying he believes the sport can be a "force for good and progress" in the region. F1 has been criticised for opting to visit Saudi Arabia given its abysmal human rights record, and for its attempts at 'sportwashing' as other high-profile events have taken place in the country in the past. Article continues under video Carey, who steps down from his role at the end of the season, insisted the Saudi Grand Prix would provide an exciting spectacle and expressed his hope that the sport could instigate a crossing of bridges towards the Kingdom. "Well, we are very excited...
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