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More F1 calendar changes likely amid Saudi pressure

Apr.13 Former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos believes the cancellation of April's Middle East races may not be the end of the story, with fresh calendar changes now being actively discussed. Speaking on Ziggo Sport's De Stamtafel program, the Dutchman – who is closely involved with the Abu Dhabi GP – said pressure is mounting to reinstate the Saudi Arabian race later this year. 'I heard something else,' he said. 'We know Aramco as the sponsor of Formula 1.' Indeed, Saudi oil giant Aramco is not only a major backer of the sport and the Aston Martin team but also deeply tied to the Saudi Arabian GP. 'They are promoting the event in Jeddah enormously, because that is their gem....
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