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Saudi Arabia eyes second Formula 1 venue

Oct.17 Saudi Arabia is keen to host a second annual Formula 1 race. The Arabian kingdom held its first night grand prix on the streets of Jeddah last year, with sports minister and former racing driver Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal admitting he 'wouldn't say no' to a second venue. 'We really see the benefits of these events for the kingdom and that's why we invest so much,' he is quoted by Sport1. He said Saudi Arabia 'definitely' has the capacity for two Formula 1 races each year. 'We need to discuss it with Formula 1 to see how it goes,' the minister added. Currently, a new permanent circuit is being built in Qiddiya, which is reportedly an entertainment megaproject in Riyadh –...
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