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Qiddiya circuit seen as potential venue for Saudi Arabian GP

Saudi Arabia's future F1 plans are unfolding according to a report from the BBC, with a dedicated circuit designed by former driver Alex Wurz to be built at Qiddiya, just outside Riyadh. The new circuit is expected to be the "centerpiece" of a the Qiddiya entertainment mega-project which is part of the country's Saudi Vision 2030 initiative which aims to reduce Saudi Arabia's dependency on oil by diversifying its economy into a multitude of sectors such as infrastructure, recreation and tourism. Qiddiya chief executive Mike Reininger said that negotiations between Saudi authorities and Liberty Media are ongoing, with venue's infrastructure ready to host a race from 2023. Formula...
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