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Saudi Prince Responds To Criticism Of 2021 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that a race in Saudi Arabia would be held next season, bringing the 2021 calendar up to a record-breaking 23 grand prix. However, while many people in the Gulf were excited by the new event, much of the Formula One community was critical of racing in Saudi Arabia due to the country’s well-documented record of human rights violations, among other matters. READ: Nico Hulkenberg: I Have Other Opportunities If I Don’t Land Red Bull Seat Amnesty International was quick to warn that an F1 race in the county would be part of the Saudi government’s efforts to “sportswash” itself. “Formula 1 should realise that a Saudi Grand Prix in 2021 would be...
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