Saudi Arabia would also be willing to host two Formula 1 races to make up for races canceled due to the coronavirus epidemic, the race’s promoter, Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Al-Faizal, said on Monday.
The Middle East country will debut in Jeddah on December 5 at the penultimate station of the season. The race before that would have been held in Australia, but it was canceled.
At the online press conference announcing the start of ticket sales, the prince also spoke about the fact that Formula One leaders had not yet asked the country to hold a second race, but, referring to the track in Jeddah, noted that all preparations were underway for preparation and construction. .
Khalid Bin Sultan Al-Faiz indicated that they could hold another grand prize before their December race. He added that negotiations have already begun with Formula One officials as to when the Saudi Grand Prix will be held next year.
This season will continue this weekend at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród. In addition to Australia, the races in Canada and Singapore had to be canceled from the race calendar due to the pandemic, and the Chinese Grand Prix was postponed, but no new date was still found for him.
(Source: Source: sportrajongo.hu, mti / Photo: pixabay)