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Saudi Sports Minister Emphasizes Kingdom's Distinction in Organizing Major Sports Events

Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)
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Saudi Sports Minister Emphasizes Kingdom's Distinction in Organizing Major Sports Events

Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, highlighted the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities, SPA said on Saturday.
This came on the occasion of the 2024 Formula 1 stc Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, within the second round of this year’s Formula 1 World Championship, held in Jeddah Corniche Circuit from March 7 to 9, 2024.
The Kingdom held this major event for the fourth time in a row as part of the calendar of global activities and events.
The Minister said: “We are proud to host Formula 1 competitions again, and this confirms the Kingdom’s distinction in organizing the largest sporting events and activities, and the unremitting support and follow-up from the Saudi leadership.”
On his part, President of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdullah bin Faisal, praised the return of the Formula 1 championship to the Kingdom.
He noted that Jeddah has been hosting this major sports event for the fourth time in a row confirming the great and pioneering status that the Kingdom has reached in accordance with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
He added: "The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has become a leading global destination in hosting the largest international events and tournaments."

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F1 Driver Esteban Ocon to Join American Haas Team from Next Season 

Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon arrives at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 18, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. (AFP)
Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon arrives at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 18, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. (AFP)
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F1 Driver Esteban Ocon to Join American Haas Team from Next Season 

Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon arrives at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 18, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. (AFP)
Alpine's French driver Esteban Ocon arrives at the Hungaroring race track in Mogyorod near Budapest on July 18, 2024, ahead of the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix. (AFP)

Frenchman Esteban Ocon will drive for Haas from next season as a replacement for Kevin Magnussen, the American Formula 1 team said on Thursday.

Details of the deal were not announced, with Haas only saying that the 27-year-old driver committed to a “multi-year contract starting with the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.”

Ocon, the only driver to win a race for Alpine since it rebranded from Renault at the end of 2020, has picked up just three points this season and had already announced he was leaving the French-owned team. His Alpine contract is expiring at the end of the season.

Ocon made his F1 debut in 2016 with Manor and joined the then-Renault team for 2020. His sole career win came at the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2021 for Alpine after a crash in wet conditions took out much of the field.

“I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter in my Formula 1 career,” Ocon said.. “I’ll be joining a very ambitious racing team, whose spirit, work ethic, and undeniable upward trajectory has really impressed me.”

Haas announced last week that Magnussen would leave Haas at the end of the season when his contract expires.

On the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix, team principal Ayao Komatsu said Ocon will bring crucial experience to the team after 19-year-old Oliver Bearman also joined.

The British driver will take the seat vacated by German driver Nico Hulkenberg, who is joining Sauber at the end of the year ahead of its rebranding to Audi for 2026.

“I think we have a hungry, dynamic driver pairing,” Komatsu said.