Formula One has revealed the first images of a stunning new street circuit in Jeddah ahead of the first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in 2021... but fans have hit back by slamming the decision to hold a race in the Kingdom. The circuit itself will hold the penultimate race of the 2021 season, and features 27 high-speed corners as F1 once again opts for an ultra-fast track. But despite F1's excitement surrounding the big reveal, it was met with widespread criticism as fans once again vented their anger at the decision to head to Saudi Arabia. 'A Saudi Grand Prix in 2021 is just part of extensive ongoing efforts by the Saudi authorities to sportswash their abysmal human rights record,' Felix Jakens, Amnesty International UK's head of campaigns, said at the time. Saudi Arabia has admitted Khashoggi's killing was a premeditated act carried out by government agents, but said they were 'rogue elements' who acted without official authorisation.

Source: Daily Mail March 18, 2021 10:51 UTC