Saudi Arabia pledges maximum security to reassure F1 drivers as the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to go ahead despite a Houthi rebel attack on Jeddah
After hours of talks with the pilots, team principals and Saudi officials, Formula One and governing body the FIA said it received"assurances" that the race in Jeddah can be held safely.
After hours of talks with the pilots, team principals and Saudi officials on Friday, Formula One and governing body the FIA said it had received "assurances" that the race in Jeddah can be held safely. Drivers have revealed their concerns over Friday's attack, which was part of a wave of drone-and-missile assaults that triggered retaliatory air strikes on rebel strongholds.The pilots' union, the Grand Prix Drivers Association, said it was a "difficult day for Formula One and a stressful day for us Formula One drivers".
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