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Formula E move ahead with Saudi Arabia race despite controversy

Formula E CEO Alejandro Agag has confirmed that the motorsport series still plans to hold their opening race of the season in Saudi Arabia in December, despite international ties with the country becoming strained in the wake of the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi, a Saudi citizen who writes for the Washington Post, had been critical of the regime of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in columns for the American publication. There are serious concerns for Khashoggi's well-being since going missing after entering the Saudi consulate in Turkey a fortnight ago, leading the international community to be critical of alleged Saudi involvment in the incident. ...
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