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Friday, March 25, 2022
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix continues ‘as planned’ despite rebel attack on oil facility
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The Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix will continue “as planned” despite an attack by Yemeni rebels on an oil facility that set off a huge fire visible from Jeddah’s street circuit.
Flames ripped through the nearby Aramco oil refinery and was smelt by drivers during the opening practice run.
Drivers and team bosses attended a meeting in the paddock with race organizers and Formula One management shortly before second practice which was scheduled to begin at 1600GMT.
The start of the session was delayed by 15 minutes as F1 boss Stefano Domenicali insisted the race weekend will continue.
“He informed them that the weekend will go ahead as planned and that the safety of the event has been a priority for authorities prior to this incident,” says an F1 spokesman.
“He will continue to update them with any new information and will likely meet with team principals in the evening to share any new information.”
The Times of Israel Community.