Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends Saudi Arabian GP - in pictures

World's eyes turn to Jeddah Corniche racetrack for kingdom's inaugural GP

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  Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Formula One Group chief executive Stefano Domenicali on the starting grid before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. AFP

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  British driver Lewis Hamilton stands for the national anthem on the grid before the Saudi Arabia GP, with Prince Mohammed in the background. Getty

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  Prince Mohammed on the grid before the race. Getty

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  Prince Mohammed bin Salman is shown around the grid by Mr Domenicali and FIA president Jean Todt before the race. Getty

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  Prince Mohammed, Mr Domenicali and Mr Todt. Getty

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  Prince Mohammed before the race. Reuters

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  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: SPA

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  The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to begin. Photo: SPA

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  Prince Mohammed waves to the crowd at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: SPA

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  Prince Mohammed and officials wave to the crowd. Photo: SPA

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  Prince Mohammed bin Salman is shown around the grid by Mr Domenicali and FIA president Jean Todt before the race. Getty

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  Prince Mohammed bin Salman before the race. Getty