News Details
Saudi Arabia promoter held human rights talks with drivers
The promoter of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix spoke to drivers at Silverstone about their concerns ahead of F1's first trip to the nation. The 2021 season is set to involve a grands prix in Saudi Arabia for the first time, but it was an announcement which has raised questions for some. In particular some drivers were concerned about Saudi Arabia's human rights record, but promoter of the event and chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al Faisal, said he did hold some talks with drivers when he was at Silverstone to attend the British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has been arguably the most vocal driver about this issue, though Prince Khalid said...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Saudi Arabian GP promoter spoke to F1 drivers about...
The promoter of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix talked to a number of...
4y ago from Racer.com
Saudi promoter: We can hold a second race if needed
Saudi Arabia would be willing to step in and host an extra race this year...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Saudi Arabia keen to alleviate human rights concerns
Organisers of Formula 1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix say they are keen to...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Promoter GP of Saudi Arabia talks to drivers about...
Every time a sporting event is staged in the Middle East it raises...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Lap times revealed from Ducati's Balaton Park test...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez shares initial reaction to new MotoGP...
Marc Marquez shared his verdict on the new Balaton Park MotoGP circuit...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
What we know about Ducati’s Balaton Park test ahead...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez aims to ‘mentally defeat’ rivals, not...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Alex Palou claims FOX’s investment will be...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How Palou can clinch his fourth IndyCar championship...
Alex Palou is the man of the moment in IndyCar, and currently holds a 121...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FOX Corporation acquires one-third stake in IndyCar...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Colton Herta: IndyCar at Laguna Seca is a...
IndyCar’s latest visit to Laguna Seca produced rave reviews from...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Future second Asian/Pacific event behind WRC calendar...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier sets sights on WRC 2025 title push
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera relieved to finally achieve...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Finland: Kalle Rovanpera takes historic home...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal plan attacker transfer approach and waiting...
Arsenal are reportedly planning to approach Crystal Palace over the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Joe Cole predicts Arsenal to finish 4th; Owen...
Former Premier League stars Joe Cole and Owen Hargreaves have predicted...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Former Premier League midfielder punched by...
Two former Premier League stars were among the players involved in a...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Sources: Arsenal were offered another Chelsea player,...
Arsenal were among the clubs offered the chance to sign Chelsea striker...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
LIVE: Reaction as Norris denies rapid Piastri in late...
Follow all the action live from the 2025 F1... Read More »
54m ago from RacingNews365.com
Alex Albon reveals how F1 drivers can ‘abuse the...
Alex Albon has said that the smartest F1 drivers... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton urged to make instant Ferrari exit
Former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone has handed Lewis... Read More »
54m ago from GPFans.com
