The countdown clock, launched in a special ceremony on the Jeddah corniche, announced the 300 remaining days before the start of the race Prince Khalid said that the countdown clock will help people look forward to “this historical moment” in the Kingdom RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, launched the countdown clock for the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix — the first in the Kingdom’s history. The countdown clock, launched in a special ceremony on the Jeddah corniche, announced the 300 remaining days before the start of the race, due to be held in Jeddah from Dec. 3-5, 2021. Prince Khalid said: “A few months after our announcement of the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix, the first of its kind in the Kingdom, we officially announce today the start of preparations for this international race that will be hosted by the Bride of the Red Sea, Jeddah, in December 2021.” He thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their unlimited support for the sports sector, including motorsports. The race is supported by the Quality of Life Program, and contributes to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, he added. Prince Khalid said that the countdown clock will help people look forward to “this historical moment” in the Kingdom. “We are confident that this event will offer a new and exceptional experience for the people of Jeddah and visitors to the city, and we are looking forward to it.” The countdown clock is expected to become an important attraction for motorsport and Formula 1 fans, and will also offer photo opportunities for passers-by and residents. The Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix is the first collaboration in the long-standing partnership between Formula 1 and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. The event will wrap up an exciting year for motorsports in the Kingdom. The countdown clock, launched in a special ceremony on the Jeddah corniche, announced the 300 remaining days before the start of the race Prince Khalid said that the countdown clock will help people look forward to “this historical moment” in the Kingdom RIYADH: Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, launched the countdown clock for the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix — the first in the Kingdom’s history. The countdown clock, launched in a special ceremony on the Jeddah corniche, announced the 300 remaining days before the start of the race, due to be held in Jeddah from Dec. 3-5, 2021. Prince Khalid said: “A few months after our announcement of the Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix, the first of its kind in the Kingdom, we officially announce today the start of preparations for this international race that will be hosted by the Bride of the Red Sea, Jeddah, in December 2021.” He thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their unlimited support for the sports sector, including motorsports. The race is supported by the Quality of Life Program, and contributes to achieving the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, he added. Prince Khalid said that the countdown clock will help people look forward to “this historical moment” in the Kingdom. “We are confident that this event will offer a new and exceptional experience for the people of Jeddah and visitors to the city, and we are looking forward to it.” The countdown clock is expected to become an important attraction for motorsport and Formula 1 fans, and will also offer photo opportunities for passers-by and residents. The Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix is the first collaboration in the long-standing partnership between Formula 1 and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. The event will wrap up an exciting year for motorsports in the Kingdom.