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Saudi Arabian authorities are presenting the surprise arrests of dozens of royal family members, government officials and business leaders as an aggressive push to root out corruption. But the dramatic purge was also the latest move by the young crown prince to eliminate rivals.
These are happy days if you happen to be a motorsport fan in Saudi Arabia. For many years, the desert landscapes of the Kingdom have been a natural home for international rallies, including for the last two years, the world-famous Dakar. More recently, Saudi Arabia has witnessed the revolutionary introduction of Formula circuit racing with the hosting of three Formula E weekends, starting in 2018 and culminating in the recent historic double header of night races at the Diriyah E-Prix. The event may have had a limited live audience, but the interest shown in it, especially around the Diriya...