Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to go ahead as planned despite Houthi missile attack

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F1 has confirmed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead as planned after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a missile attack on an oil facility less than 10 miles from the circuit.

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But in a four-hour meeting with drivers that lasted until well past midnight local time on Saturday, several are believed to have voiced their concerns to F1’s chief executive,

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Discussions continued until 2.30am local time, over four hours after Domenicali had made assurances that all was well.

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Organisers the Saudi Motorsport Company had earlier confirmed that it would go ahead after all 10 team principals agreed to race.

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“We are aware of the attack on the Aramco distribution station in Jeddah earlier this afternoon and remain in contact with the Saudi security authorities,

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Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as well as the drivers, teams and stakeholders,” read a statement.

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“The race weekend scheduled will continue as planned. The safety and security of all our guests continues to be our main priority and we look forward to welcoming fans for a weekend of premium

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