The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will still go ahead this weekend following the 'attack', Formula One has confirmed.
The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will still go ahead this weekend following the"attack", Formula One has confirmed.Yemen rebels have said they started a fire that broke out 12 miles from an F1 race circuit in Saudi Arabia.
A huge plume of black smoke and flames could be seen rising over the Red Sea city where the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is taking place this weekend in Jeddah, an eyewitness said. Unverified videos shared on social media showed fire raging in oil tanks in an Aramco facility on the outskirts of Jeddah.Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea later said the group launched missiles on Friday at Aramco's facilities in Jeddah and drones at the Ras Tanura and Rabigh refineries, and that it had also targeted"vital facilities" in the capital Riyadh.Advertisement
An F1 spokesperson said:"Formula One has been in close contact with the relevant authorities following the situation that took place today. The authorities have confirmed that the event can continue as planned and we will remain in close contact with them and all the teams." A statement from the Saudi Motorsport Company added:"We are aware of the attack on the Aramco Distribution Station in Jeddah earlier this afternoon and remain in direct contract with the Saudi security authorities as well as F1 and the FIA to ensure all necessary security and safety measures continue to be implemented to guarantee the safety of all visitors to the grand prix as well as drivers, teams and stakeholders.
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