News Details
Verstappen: F1 in Saudi Arabia - Not a fix, but hope
© XPB Phillip van Osten
14/03/2024 at 10:3414/03/2024 at 10:33 Max Verstappen says Formula 1 “won’t change the world” and can’t solve complex political and social issues in a country, but the sport should nevertheless continue to share its positive values where it travels. Formula 1's presence in Saudi Arabia remains a contentious issue. Since 2021, critics have denounced it as "sportswashing”, accusing the Kingdom of exploiting prestigious events such as its home Grand Prix to distract from human rights violations and project a more positive image. Questioned on the topic last weekend in Jeddah, Verstappen acknowledged the concerns but suggested a more nuanced...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Max Verstappen jumps to Helmut Marko's defence
Max Verstappen defended Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko against reports...
1y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Toto Wolff speaks out on Max Verstappen joining Red...
In light of speculation surrounding Max Verstappen's potential move from...
1y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Verstappen compares Jeddah pole to notorious 2021 fail
© XPB Andrew Lewin
08/03/2024 at 19:0908/03/2024 at 19:28 Max...
1y ago from F1i.com
Verstappen throws down the gauntlet: Marko’s fate...
©RedBull Phillip van Osten
08/03/2024 at 20:5608/03/2024 at 21:07 Max...
1y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Everything we learned in a mixed up Friday at the...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales considers withdrawing from remaining...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati “surprised” by VR46 claims over Francesco...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Indonesian GP: Marco Bezzecchi tops practice,...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher to make IndyCar test debut with Rahal...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher set for IndyCar test with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it will bring in Mick...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Andretti hires ex-Penske director Ron Ruzewski as...
Andretti Global announced on Wednesday that it has hired Ron Ruzewski as...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai WRT on the attack
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is not taking their 2025 drubbing at...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai call set to boost Ott Tanak’s WRC title...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mandated rest periods at WRC rallies to face FIA vote
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC swaps Sardinia for Rome as home of Rally Italy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'For sure' – Mikel Arteta backs 'astronomical'...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he could see Bukayo Saka...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal 'interested' in highly-rated defender,...
Arsenal are interested in signing the AC Milan prodigy, Davide Bartesaghi....
5h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Gives you always the possibility to count on him' -...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that Myles Lewis-Skelly is a...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Arsenal hoping to secure 15m-a-year agreement...
Arsenal are looking to agree on a new deal with Bukayo Saka. The...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
FIA announce Ferrari penalty verdict after Charles Leclerc...
The FIA have announced the stewards’ verdict... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton discovers 'years long' Ferrari answer after...
Lewis Hamilton was only 10th in FP2 in Singapore... Read More »
6h ago from RacingNews365.com
2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 results
Check out the full results from Free Practice 2... Read More »
10h ago from RacingNews365.com
