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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq A-Awsat

Saudi Sports Minister Crowns Sergio Perez with F1 STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 Prize

Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has crowned Sergio Perez. SPA

Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has crowned Mexico’s Sergio Perez with F1 STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix 2023 Prize who ranked first in the race held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, driver of Red Bull and champion of the last edition, ranked second and George Russell, who drove the Mercedes Team, came third.

In remarks following the event, the Saudi Minister of Sports expressed pleasure of the success of the third Formula event being held in Saudi Arabia, citing the unlimited support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the Kingdom’s sports sector.

The next round of the Formula Once Race is scheduled to be held in Melbourne, Australia.

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