Formula One announced to hold its 2021 race in Saudi Arabia for the next season. It would be the first time the Gulf nation would be hosting an F1 race as one of 23 grand prix in the busiest calendar ever. The night race is said to be held on a street circuit in Jeddah. However, F1's decision of letting Saudi Arabia host the next season of race is expected to receive criticism considering the nation's human rights abuse record and the alleged use of F1 with the intent of sportswashing.