Sebastian Vettel organised a karting event for women in Saudi Arabia this week ahead of the country's first Formula One race.
The first Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will take place in Jeddah on Sunday against a backdrop of accusations of "sportswashing" by human rights groups.
One of the controversial issues is over rights for women, although the country has been quick to point to legislation such as ending the ban on women driving in 2018.
Vettel has been outspoken on political issues at times this year, wearing Pride colours ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix to protest controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently passed in that country.