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Construction of Saudi F1 track still not complete

Nov.21 The penultimate round in one of the most thrilling world championship battles of all time may reportedly take place on 'half a construction site'. Formula 1 officials have played down suggestions the new Jeddah circuit in Saudi Arabia – scheduled to host the second-last race of 2021 in a fortnight – will not be completed in time. A source working for Formula One Management told the Swiss newspaper Blick in Qatar: 'The last work (in Saudi Arabia) will be finished on the Thursday before the first practice session. 'The circuit will then be half a construction site, but they will be able to drive on it.' Veteran F1 journalist Roger Benoit said the first layer of asphalt...
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