The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Drivers given assurances about safety at Saudi Arabian GP

Formula One is back in Saudi Arabia one year after a missile strike hit an oil depot near the track during race week

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2023

Fresh Lionel Messi-PSG demand made after Cristiano Ronaldo transfer proposal

Lionel Messi has received a transfer proposal from Saudi Arabia but faces fresh criticism at Paris Saint-Germain after the club paused contract extension discussions

Daily Mirror · Mar 17, 2023

Saudi Arabian GP: Latest F1 tech updates from the pitlane

However, the cost cap and resource restrictions have resulted in all teams looking for ways to improve performance without manufacturing new parts for every race.

Autosport · Mar 17, 2023

FIFA scrap Visit Saudi sponsorship of the 2023 Women's World Cup after public backlash

Following a backlash from fans, high-profile players and the co-hosts themselves, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed the Visit Saudi sponsorship deal will not be going ahead.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

George Russell offers Mercedes hope for Saudi Arabian GP despite ominous Red Bull belief

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will be up against it at the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix as Mercedes look to compete at the front of the grid with pace setters Red Bull

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Oscar Piastri taking positives into Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Piastri said the most important thing his team can do is maintain confidence despite the rocky start to the season.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2023

China’s Good Offices

With the Saudi-Iran deal, Beijing shows there’s a place for its less judgmental, see-no-evil diplomatic approach.

Foreign Policy · Mar 16, 2023

Détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia raises hopes for steps towards peace in Yemen

A renewal in diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia has raised hopes of an end to fighting in Yemen, where the two regional powers have been locked in a proxy war for eight years.

France 24 · Mar 16, 2023

Lewis Hamilton hints at disquiet over F1’s return to Saudi Arabia a year on from terrorist attack

Last year’s race eventually took place after four hours of talks following an attack on an oil depot

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023

China clearly has a plan to flex its diplomatic muscle around the world

In brokering a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia – and offering its own peace plan for Ukraine – we have been given a glimpse of Beijing’s grander vision, writes Borzou Daragahi

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023