Before the Formula 1 race to be held in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, an oil tank about 20 km away from the track blew up during the practice laps held today, causing both spectators and racers to experience fearful moments.
After the attack claimed by the Yemeni rebel group Houthi, a surprising statement came from Formula 1 officials as both racers and team captains were waiting for the race to be cancelled.
Saudi Arabian GP will be held against all odds
After the first lap of the training laps, after the explosion of the oil depot belonging to the Saudi Aramco company, many racers, Saudi Arabia He claimed that the Arabian GP should be cancelled, and that there was no security of life. Max Verstappen, who was on the track after the explosion, said he had a “burning smell” and all teams pitted immediately.
FIA officials and team captains held a meeting after the training rounds, which continued after a 15-minute delay. In a statement made after the meeting, F1 President Stefano Domenicali said,
“Formula 1 officials are in close contact with the country’s authorities regarding this incident. Necessary precautions will be taken with the safety of the racers and spectators as the first priority.”
The Yemeni Houthi organization claimed responsibility for the attack on the warehouse 20 km from the runway in Jeddah. Houthi rebels also claimed responsibility for attacks in Riyadh and more
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