Jeddah was hit by a missile attack yesterday evening as F1 teams gear up to race on Sunday afternoon.
Ralf Schumacher has condemned the decision to go ahead with Saudi Arabia Grand Prix amid security concerns following a missile attack in Jeddah on Friday.
The decision to race was taken less than 24 hours after a missile attack on an oil facility located less than 10 miles from the track.Smoke was still clearly visible from the scene of the explosion as the likes ofand Max Verstappen turned up for pre-qualifying this morning, but the sport’s governing body confirmed that the event had been given the green light.
‘It has been agreed with all stakeholders to maintain a clear and open dialogue throughout the event and for the future.’ Not all the drivers were said to be happy with the decision, while former F1 star and Sky Sports Germany presenter Ralf Schumacher struggled to comprehend how the organisers had come to their verdict.
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