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.
Formula E is exploring plans with Saudi Arabian authorities to adopt an extended configuration of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the Gen4 era beginning in 2026/27. This follows Formula E's 2025 move to Jeddah, where it designed a shorter 3km layout bypassing large sections of the full Formula 1 track after the previous Diriyah site became unavailable due to construction work. Previously, on January 28, 2026, the Saudi Arabia's stc Formula 1 Grand Prix received a nomination for the "Most Beautiful Event" award at the 2025 Formula 1 Organizers' Awards, recognizing joint efforts by the Ministry of Sports and the Saudi Motorsport Company. On December 30, 2025, 25 Saudi male and female competitors were confirmed to race on home soil in the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026, scheduled from January 3 to 17, signifying the Kingdom's expanding presence in the rally. Earlier, on December 22, 2025, preparations were underway for the launch of the Dakar Rally 2026, with less than two weeks remaining until Saudi Arabia hosted the iconic event.
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