Formula 1: The Saudi Arabian GP pays the most money to Formula 1 for hosting races at the Jeddah Corniche circuit. It has come under lots of backlash after its Human Rights Violation and also the safety of the drivers after the missile attack on an oil facility. Follow Formula 1 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
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The future of Saudi Arabian GP remains hung in balance. The drivers raised their voices and expressed unhappiness at racing at the Jeddah Corniche circuit last week. Saudi Arabia holds a contract until 2025. But, that could possibly change after discussions are set to take place between F1 and the drivers.
Formula 1: DISPUTED Saudi Arabian GP reportedly pays most money to Formula 1 – Check out how much each track pays for hosting races?
Authorities have detained dozens of political protestors, human rights activists, women’s rights activists, and others since 2017. Prison authorities torture the detainees. Meanwhile, the authorities point some of their families to broad collective punishment.
In December 2020, women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was sentenced to over five years in prison. The charges against her were harming national security and trying to change the Saudi political system. She used her relations with foreign governments and rights groups to “pressure the Kingdom to change its laws and systems.”
Women were violated and also last year in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the workers there on the track were violated. With the money the Saudis have, they can’t run away with the matters regarding Human Right Violations.
Meanwhile, new tracks are being added to the Formula 1 calendar. Las Vegas will now hold an F1 race starting next year. It will be a street circuit and the race will take place on the famous Strip. It will be the third race in the US after Miami and Austin.
Formula 1: DISPUTED Saudi Arabian GP reportedly pays most money to Formula 1 – Check out how much each track pays for hosting races?
Viva Las Vegas! F1 is coming to The Strip in 2023 🎲#F1 @Vegas pic.twitter.com/QB1ZTry7cY
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 31, 2022
There are new tracks on the F1 calendar as well, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Azerbaijan. Deals with other tracks are under renegotiations as F1 continues to reshape the season ahead.
Formula 1: DISPUTED Saudi Arabian GP reportedly pays most money to Formula 1 – Check out how much each track pays for hosting races?
Formula 1: Saudi Arabia pays £42million to host a race at the Jeddah Corniche circuit.Formula 1: DISPUTED Saudi Arabian GP reportedly pays most money to Formula 1 – Check out how much each track pays for hosting races
According to Racing News 365, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Azerbaijan are the tracks that pay £42million to host a race. Qatar will host a race in 2023 after a decade. Azerbaijan has also extended its contract till 2024.
China is all set to make a comeback in the Formula 1 calendar. It will shed around £38million to host the race. Bahrain pays £34million to host a race and they are second on the list for the 2022 season.
Formula 1: Bahrain pays £34million to host a race and they are second on the list for the 2022 season.Hungary and Abu Dhabi pay £30.5million to host the race. Abu Dhabi has an exclusive contract with F1 as they host the last race of the season at the Yas Marina circuit. Australia is also making its comeback after two years and they pay £26.7million to host a race.
Formula 1: Abu Dhabi pays £30.5million to host the race at the Yas Marina circuit.Singapore pays £26.7million to host the race. They hosted the first-ever night race in F1 in 2008. The Netherlands also hosted its first race last year after 36 years. They have to pay £24.5million to host a race at the Zandvoort track.
Formula 1: Singapore hosted the first-ever night race in Formula 1 in 2008.Canada also makes a comeback after two years. It didn’t host a race due to their coronavirus restrictions in the country. They will shed £28.8million to host a race in June in Montreal.
Formula 1: DISPUTED Saudi Arabian GP reportedly pays most money to Formula 1 – Check out how much each track pays for hosting races
Formula 1: How much do the tracks pay to host F1 races
Bahrain – £34m
Saudi Arabia – £42m
Australia – £26.7m
Italy (Emilia-Romagna) – £15m
US (Miami) – Unknown
Spain – £19m
Monaco – £11.5m
Azerbaijan – £42m
Canada – £28.8m
France – £16.8m
Austria – £19m
UK – £19m
Hungary – £30.5m
Belgium – £16.8m
Netherlands – £24.5m
Italy (Monza) – £19m
Singapore – £26.7m
Japan – £19m
Mexico – £19m
US (Austin) – £19m
Brazil – £19m
Abu Dhabi – £30.5m
China – £38m
Qatar – £42m
US (Las Vegas) – Unknown
Formula 1: DISPUTED Saudi Arabian GP reportedly pays most money to Formula 1 – Check out how much each track pays for hosting races