- Street race in Jeddah next year is part of long-term deal
- ‘F1 and FIA can’t ignore they are being used for sportswashing’
Human rights groups have condemned the confirmation that Formula One is to hold a race in Saudi Arabia next year. The country’s human rights record has been described by Amnesty International as “heinous” and it and Human Rights Watch have characterised the event as a blatant attempt at sportswashing to legitimise the country’s repressive regime.
The night race is set to take place on a street circuit in Jeddah as the penultimate meeting of the season. It is believed the deal with Saudi Arabia will last 10 years, with the intent to begin racing on a purpose-built circuit outside Riyadh in 2023.
Written by Giles Richards
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/nov/05/f1-confirm-saudi-arabia-2021-race-in-face-of-human-rights-criticism-formula-one-motor-sport under the title “Human rights groups urge driver action over F1 race in Saudi Arabia”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
