Saudi Motorsport Company, also known as SMC, is a state-owned entity headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2021, the company operates with an estimated 330 employees. Specializing in spectator sports, SMC functions as the dedicated commercial and operational entity established to unify the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s motorsport events. It also serves as the first public body in Saudi Arabia focused on commercializing motorsport at a national level.
Saudi Arabia received Formula E’s inaugural 'Best Host Country' award on August 17, 2026, during the 2025/26 Season Formula E End of Season Awards in London. The accolade recognized the destination for setting a global benchmark in event delivery infrastructure and partnership. Earlier, on May 3, 2026, organizers announced Paris would host an official press conference to unveil the route for the Dakar Rally 2027 in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom prepares to host the event for an eighth consecutive year. Previously, on April 22, 2026, Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) and Extreme H announced a strategic commercial partnership aimed at driving innovation in sustainable technologies and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global motorsport hub. This follows Jeddah demonstrating its capacity to host multiple top-tier events in quick succession, including the E1 World Championship for electric powerboat racing and the return of Formula E to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit under floodlights, as reported on February 24, 2026.
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