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FIA President Ben Sulayem says Middle East motorsport volunteers among world’s best

DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has paid tribute to the volunteers and officials in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East for their key role in making the region a thriving hub for international motorsport. With October designated as 2026 FIA Volunteers and Officials Month, Ben Sulayem said they performed admirably in Saudi Arabia when representing the Kingdom in the FIA Formula One World Championship and the Dakar Rally. “Volunteers and officials are the lifeblood of our sport, and