The British "Lewis Hamilton" is the champion of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Grand Prix, and the Dutch "Max Verstappen" is in second place

His Highness the Minister of Sports expresses his thanks and appreciation to His Highness the Crown Prince for honoring the great race

 

The British "Lewis Hamilton" is the champion of the Formula 1 stc Saudi Grand Prix, and the Dutch "Max Verstappen" is in second place

 

His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports, expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense - may God protect him - for his honor and attendance today, Sunday, the stc Formula Saudi Grand Prix 1 which falls under the "Quality of Life" program and was held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

On this occasion, His Highness said: "The presence of my Honorable Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - may God protect him - for this major global event, which the Kingdom is hosting for the first time, is a source of pride, pride and happiness for all of us, and it is a confirmation of his keenness - may God support him - for the renaissance and growth of the sports sector, and a catalyst for It is great for us to redouble efforts and sustainable work to achieve more successes recorded in the name of our beloved country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, by hosting the largest sports competitions in various games, and highlighting the capabilities and high potentials of the sons and daughters of this country.”

His Highness added: "His Highness, the Crown Prince's interest in the sports sector, his unlimited support and his tireless follow-up to every small and large, embody the position that our country has reached - praise be to God - as one of the world's leading countries in hosting the most important and prominent sports competitions and events, in line with the programs and objectives of the "Vision of the Kingdom." 2030", which aims to create the appropriate environment for a vibrant sporting community for all ages, including citizens, residents and tourists.

For his part, HRH Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, President of the Saudi Federation of Cars and Motorcycles and the Saudi Motor Sports Company, expressed his thanks and gratitude to HRH the Crown Prince for his attendance and honor of the stc Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix.

On this occasion, His Highness said: "The success of this great international event at the level of motorsports racing was not complete without the presence of His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman - may God protect him - who was and still is the best supporter of sports and athletes in the Kingdom, and a source of inspiration to us all, and what a positive transformation What the Kingdom is experiencing in various fields, including the sports sector, is evidence of his ambitious vision, which made our country assume the position it deserves globally, and within a short period of time.”

British racer Lewis Hamilton, the Mercedes driver, succeeded in winning the STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix title at the Jeddah Corniche circuit, after winning the 21st (penultimate) round of the 2021 Formula 1 season, after a fierce competition with the Dutchman. Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull Racing, while Finland's Valerie Bottas finished third.

After the end of the race, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, British Sports Minister, Lewis Hamilton, won the first place award, while Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Abdullah Al-Faisal, President of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, Max Verstappen, awarded the second place award, and Mr. Amin Al-Nasser, CEO of The Finnish Aramco Company, "Valerie Bottas", won the third place award, and finally the Mercedes team received the award for the winning team in this round from Eng. Olayan Al-Wated, CEO of stc Group.

Briton Hamilton expressed his happiness at winning this race, saying: "It was a great event and the Saudi people here are very hospitable. As for the race, it was very difficult, but we won in the end. I am proud of the team and very happy with the fans who attended in the stands,” while the Dutchman Verstappen said: "The race was very interesting, I did everything I could to win but second place is OK at the moment, we will see what happens in Abu Dhabi,” while Finnish third-placed Bottas said, "It was not an easy race at all, this track is great.” Really, because it brings out the best in the driver, both physically and mentally."

The British "Hamilton" is close to achieving a world record, by winning the eighth title, becoming the first driver in the history of Formula 1 to win this number of titles, while the Dutchman "Verstappen" aspires to crown his first title, after the end of the next and last round, which will be held In the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi, which will clarify the features of the champion, especially as they share the lead in the general standings, following the equal number of points after the stc Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix.

 

Link to pictures of the race and the coronation:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1s3aOGmjqUHe_PsAKeSugghvWovw5mQeH