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- Marshals team includes 800 Saudis and a record 25 percent turnout of female volunteers
- Marshals are an integral part of any race, and offer emergency help if an accident takes place
JEDDAH: The 1,000-strong marshalling team at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will include 800 Saudi volunteers, it was revealed on Friday.
This year’s race witnessed a huge turnout of local men and women volunteering to marshal the race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, which included a record 25 percent female participation.
Marshals are an important element and an integral part of any race, and are the first source of protection for drivers and those around the racetrack.
Race marshals are posted at several points inside the track perimeter to provide assistance to the drivers if a malfunction or accident takes place.
They are also provided with the latest and most advanced equipment in the world.
Race marshals have multiple functions and are organized into groups, including the emergency team, track team, flags team, evacuation team, and standby area team, in addition to the start, the pit lane team, the track team, and the administrative team.