JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Sports activities Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal confirmed that the fifth spherical of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, initially scheduled for April 17–19 on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, is not going to happen as deliberate following a call by the organizers because of the present regional state of affairs.
The Saudi Minister of Sport and president of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee stated the choice was made by the organizing authorities after they outlined the explanations linked to the continued regional circumstances.
Earlier, Fédération Internationale de l’Vehicle and Components One introduced that the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix scheduled for April, together with races from Components 2, Components 3 and the F1 Academy, is not going to be held on their initially deliberate dates.
The assertion added that though options have been thought of, no alternative races shall be staged in April.
Prince Abdulaziz stated: “We respect the choice of the FIA and Components 1 to not maintain the race on the scheduled time. We reaffirm to the worldwide sporting neighborhood that the Kingdom was totally ready to host this occasion, which it has efficiently staged 5 occasions beforehand with excellence and distinction.”
He added that Saudi Arabia will stay a trusted and most well-liked vacation spot for athletes and sports activities followers from all over the world.
“Components 1 is among the main sporting occasions hosted within the Kingdom, organized in response to the very best requirements of security, safety and occasion administration,” he stated. “We all the time look ahead to welcoming athletes and followers from throughout the globe.”
