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Jessica Hawkins Meets with Jeddah Students Ahead of the SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022

by MikeMarch 24, 2022

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – (24^th March 2022) – Aston Martin driver ambassador Jessica Hawkins visited The British International School of Jeddah today where she spoke to Year 6 students about the world of motorsport and the many career opportunities it presents to both young men and women.

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Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East Returns to the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022

by MikeMarch 2, 2022

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022– has confirmed that the Porsche Sprint Cup Challenge Middle East will again compete at the Saudi Arabian F1® race weekend, taking its place once more alongside the FIA Formula 2 Championship™ on the support racing schedule when F1® returns to Jeddah on March 25^th – 27^th.

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The FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022 Gets Ready to Host Return of F1 in Jeddah

by MikeFebruary 28, 2022

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – With just one month to go, the Saudi Motorsport Company – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022 – is finalising its preparations ahead of the return of the greatest drivers in the world to Jeddah on the weekend of March 25^th – 27^th.

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Sustainability & The FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX: The Story So Far

by MikeFebruary 18, 2022

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – As Saudi Arabia prepares for its second FIA Formula 1 World Championship race on the weekend of March 25^th – 27^th, the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) is taking further steps to extend sustainability beyond mere compliance and to actively deliver solutions to the environmental crisis, via a series of initiatives closely aligned to the Vision 2030 policy which aims to transform the Kingdom’s economy and develop a more inclusive society.

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FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022: 2 Months to Go Until F1 Returns to the World’s Fastest Street Circuit

by MikeJanuary 27, 2022

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – (January 27^th) – In exactly two months the Jeddah Corniche Circuit will once again roar into life as the world’s most exciting sport descends on the Red Sea coastline for the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2022. After the huge success of the country’s debut F1 race last season, the port city of Jeddah will play host to the second round of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship on March 25^th-27^th, 2022.

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Dakar Rally 2022: Star performers from the first week of action in Saudi Arabia

by MikeJanuary 10, 2022

The 2022 Dakar Rally convoy clocked up more than 2,000km of racing over perilous terrain before arriving at the Rest Day. As competitors took a well earned day off from the track, the mechanics got busy tuning up the race vehicles for a second week of intense off-road action.

Tomorrow they depart from Riyadh with a further 2,000km to navigate, spread across six desert stages. Before the action gets back underway we’ve picked out some star performers and rounded up the latest results. Here is all you need to know: (more…)

First Female Drivers From Saudi Arabia to Compete in Dakar Rally

by Lou ModestinoDecember 16, 2021December 16, 2021

JEDDAH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 15 December 2021: Two female drivers from Saudi Arabia will make history next month when they compete on the Dakar Rally for the first time. Dania Akeel and Mashael AlObaidan are set to tackle one of the most challenging rally events in world, as they navigate 9,000km across deserts and mountains in their home country.

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Lewis Hamilton Wins Sensational Inaugural Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021

by MikeDecember 6, 2021

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – (December 5^th) – Fireworks lit up the Jeddah Corniche Circuit to celebrate Lewis Hamilton’s 103rd Grand Prix victory, but it was the fireworks on the track that stole the show. The first-ever FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2021 will be remembered as one of the most dramatic debut races in the history of the sport as Hamilton and his title-rival Max Verstappen traded blows on the racetrack.

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VIDEO: Friesacher pilots RB8 along Jeddah Waterfront in Saudi Arabia (F1)

by MikeDecember 3, 2021December 3, 2021

Patrick Friesacher gave F1 fans a glimpse of what they can expect at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix when he powered the title-winning RB8 car along the Jeddah Waterfront in front of thousands of onlookers for Red Bull Racing’s latest Showrun. (more…)

Dakar Reveals Details Of 2022 Saudi Arabia Route

by Lou ModestinoNovember 29, 2021

Just like the previous two editions of the event in the Middle East, the 2022 Dakar will feature a total of 12 stages over two weeks, with a rest day at the mid-point of competition in Riyadh. (more…)