Formula One fans visiting Expo 2020 Dubai were treated to a special screening of the race, at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion on Sunday. All photos: Saudi Arabia Pavilion
Formula One fans visiting Expo 2020 Dubai were treated to a special screening of the race, at the Saudi Arabia Pavilion on Sunday. All photos: Saudi Arabia Pavilion
Live shots of the action in Jeddah were shown so that they reflected perfectly from the facade of the pavilion, which is covered in mirrors.
Live shots of the action in Jeddah were shown so that they reflected perfectly from the facade of the pavilion, which is covered in mirrors.
This is the first year that the event has been held in the kingdom.
This is the first year that the event has been held in the kingdom.
The race in Jeddah was broadcast between 9.30pm and 11.30pm UAE time.
The race in Jeddah was broadcast between 9.30pm and 11.30pm UAE time.

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Saudi Arabia pavilion at Expo 2020 turns into giant F1 screen for grand prix

Fans could watch the Formula One STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021 reflected off the pavilion's facade

Sarah Forster
Sarah Forster

December 06, 2021

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Formula One fans visiting Expo 2020 Dubai were treated to a special screening of the inaugural grand prix in Jeddah on Sunday.

Live shots of the action were shown so that they reflected perfectly on the facade of the Saudi Arabia pavilion, which is covered in mirrors.

The spectacular showing drew crowds of fans to watch the Formula One STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021, which was broadcast on the enormous screen between 9.30pm and 11.30pm UAE time.

This is the first year that the event has been held in the kingdom.

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix - in pictures

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the background, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. AP
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with second placed Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the background, on Sunday, December 5, 2021. AP
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton compete in the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, December 5. AFP
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton compete in the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, December 5. AFP
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton tussle for the lead. Getty
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton tussle for the lead. Getty
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton compete for the lead. AP
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton compete for the lead. AP
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton during the race. Getty
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton during the race. Getty
Drivers take the start of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah on December 5, 2021. AFP
Drivers take the start of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah on December 5, 2021. AFP
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton leads at the start of the race. AFP
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton leads at the start of the race. AFP
Jets release smoke as they perform an air display over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. AFP
Jets release smoke as they perform an air display over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. AFP
Jets release smoke as they perform an air display over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. AFP
Jets release smoke as they perform an air display over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. AFP
A jets performs during an air display over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. AFP
A jets performs during an air display over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. AFP
Jets perform an air display over the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. AFP
Jets perform an air display over the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. AFP
Jets perform an air display over the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. AFP
Jets perform an air display over the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah. AFP
Drivers and team members pay tribute to the late founder and former team principal of Williams Racing, Frank Williams who died a week before the race. AFP
Drivers and team members pay tribute to the late founder and former team principal of Williams Racing, Frank Williams who died a week before the race. AFP
Lewis Hamilton looks at the trophy prior to the start of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AP
Lewis Hamilton looks at the trophy prior to the start of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AP
Red Bull's Max Verstappen before the race. Reuters
Red Bull's Max Verstappen before the race. Reuters
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr before the race. Reuters
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr before the race. Reuters
Drivers stand and take a knee on the starting grid prior to the race. AFP
Drivers stand and take a knee on the starting grid prior to the race. AFP
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. AFP
Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. AFP
Drivers race during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Street Circuit. AP
Drivers race during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Street Circuit. AP
Mechanics work on the car of McLaren driver Lando Norris in the pits. AFP
Mechanics work on the car of McLaren driver Lando Norris in the pits. AFP
Alpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly during the race. AFP
Alpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly during the race. AFP
Mick Schumacher's Haas after crashing. Getty
Mick Schumacher's Haas after crashing. Getty
Haas driver Mick Schumacher after crashing. Getty
Haas driver Mick Schumacher after crashing. Getty
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon competes in the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
Alpine driver Esteban Ocon competes in the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
Race marshals remove the car of Williams driver George Russell after a crash. AFP
Race marshals remove the car of Williams driver George Russell after a crash. AFP
A race marshal assists Haas driver Mick Schumacher after his crash. AFP
A race marshal assists Haas driver Mick Schumacher after his crash. AFP
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen speaks with team members during a second stop in the race. AFP
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen speaks with team members during a second stop in the race. AFP
Lewis Hamilton speaks with team members during a second stop in the race. AFP
Lewis Hamilton speaks with team members during a second stop in the race. AFP
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez leaves his car after a collision. AFP
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez leaves his car after a collision. AFP
Sergio Perez after crashing. AFP
Sergio Perez after crashing. AFP
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