Comments on: Formula E attracts backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund | Formula E

By: ryanoceros

ryanoceros — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:59:41 +0000

I thought the west wanted nothing to do with Saudi Arabia after the head of state ordered the murder and mutilation of a journalist in Turkey because he was critical of the regime. Even if the lack of principles is ignored, Formula E looks stupid for taking money from the biggest petrostate. The only winner here is Saudi Arabia who gets to trade all that oil money for a better reputation. Bring back the cigarette sponsorship it's much less dirty than this.

By: Biskit Boy

Biskit Boy — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:37:28 +0000

In reply to Tifoso1989. I didn't say surprised, I said disgusted, but I am surprised more people aren't disgusted.

By: floodo1

floodo1 — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:51:17 +0000

How hard is it to NOT take the bag?

By: Bonbonjai

Bonbonjai — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:31:46 +0000

In reply to SjaakFoo. As usual with the Saudis they don't seem to know when to stop. Up to a point it is tolerable, but it is beyond that now. And its not as if their population are avid sports attendies (see the fate of their football buys) to events either. It is a clear as day that they have lots of money to spend, there is very little public questioning of how those funds are spent or mispent, so everything that can go does.

By: SjaakFoo

SjaakFoo — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:46:08 +0000

In reply to GeeMac. I think we're all well familiar with SA's sportswashing efforts that it takes little imagination to see why they're investing here and everywhere that'll have their paycheck.

By: GeeMac

GeeMac — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 11:15:31 +0000

For those who think it is strange that PIF is investing in an electric racing series…

https://googlethatforyou.com?q=how%20much%20is%20saudi%20arabia%20investing%20in%20renewable%20energy

By: Tifoso1989

Tifoso1989 — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:35:17 +0000

In reply to Biskit Boy. I'm surprised that you're surprised that FE accepted the money. Alejandro Agag is indeed a very "experienced politician"...

By: Biskit Boy

Biskit Boy — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 08:33:16 +0000

I don't blame Saudi for trying it on, however I am disgusted Formula E would accept this money. The hypocrisy is staggering.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:58:13 +0000

Whitewashing Saudi government policy through more sports funding. And there's always someone EU,UK,USA sports organization willing to shovel the money into their coffers.

By: Yes

Yes — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:18:20 +0000

This is becoming quite the epidemic.

By: Coventry Climax

Coventry Climax — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:09:05 +0000

In reply to RandomMallard. + 50

By: RandomMallard

RandomMallard — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 23:02:52 +0000

I don't think the irony needs to be stated here…