Saudi GP bosses insists F1 race WILL go ahead despite fears over missile attack in Jeddah

SAUDI GP bosses say this weekend’s F1 race will NOT be derailed by insurgent assaults on the nation.

In Jeddah, which hosts the second race of the season this Sunday, a petroleum depot was hit by missiles from Yemen’s Houthi group inflicting a fireplace.

But despite the tensions, GP chiefs are assured the race will go ahead as deliberate.

A press release from the race organisers mentioned: “This incident has no bearing on the race weekend.

“As all the time, the security and safety of our company stays our high precedence.

“We are in fixed contact with the related authorities and all essential measures have been taken to make sure the security of all guests to the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in addition to taking part personnel, employees and media.

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“We look forward to welcoming everyone to Jeddah this weekend for three days of great racing and entertainment.”

Reuters reported that the Saudi-led coalition combating in Yemen mentioned it had intercepted and destroyed a “hostile air target” which was aimed in the direction of the Red Sea metropolis of Jeddah, in accordance with Saudi state media.

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group had earlier attacked an Aramco distribution plant in Jeddah, after firing missiles and drones at Saudi vitality and water desalination amenities in the southern Jizan area.

Al Arabiya English quoted a spokesman from The Arab Coalition, who mentioned: “We destroyed 106 explosive-laden boats that posed a threat to the freedom of navigation in the southern Red Sea.”

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The Arab Coalition additionally introduced that Saudi Arabia’s Air Defence Forces had intercepted and destroyed 9 drones.

The 2022 F1 season kicked off in Bahrain on the weekend as Charles Leclerc claimed victory for Ferrari.

Carlos Sainz made it a one-two for the Scuderia, with Lewis Hamilton rounding off the rostrum locations with a formidable third following a tough few days for Mercedes.

But it was a weekend to overlook for pre-season favourites Red Bull.

Defending champion Max Verstappen was compelled to retire with three laps remaining when a podium place seemed a certainty.

And his team-mate Sergio Perez suffered the same destiny moments later.

The Mexican was below stress from Hamilton as he seemed to hold on to 3rd place, however ended up spinning and likewise having to retire.