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'Natural human concerns' led to driver action in Saudi
Formula 1’s drivers say “natural human concerns” led to them taking a stand at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, following a missile attack in Jeddah. A huge fire broke out after the attack on an Aramco plant, within ten miles of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, with the Yemeni Houthi rebels claiming responsibility. The attack – on the title sponsor of Aston Martin and global partner of F1 – took place during FP1, and the drivers took part in FP2 before holding more than four hours of meetings when they stated they did not want to race, before eventually agreeing to continue with the weekend after further assurances from the authorities. “Yesterday was a difficult day for Formula 1 and...
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