Saudi Arabia Explored Bid to Buy F1 for Over $20 Billion

  • Potential deal failed with Liberty Media unwilling to sell
  • Saudi Arabia has been investing heavily in sports assets
The F1 logo in the paddock ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium.Photographer: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund considered an attempt to add Formula 1 motor racing to its growing portfolio of sports investments, people familiar with the matter said.