F1 drivers demand changes to 'most dangerous' Saudi Arabian GP circuit after huge crash
F1 drivers have called for improvements to the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix circuit amid Mick Schumacher’s horrific smash in qualifying.
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F1 drivers agree to race in Saudi after reassurances that safety will be increased
Formula 1 drivers on Saturday (26 March) said they would race in Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after long talks and reassurances from Saudi government ministers that security was being ramped up to the maximum in the wake of attacks on an oil facility near the Jeddah street circuit on Friday.
Drivers call for changes to ‘most dangerous’ Jeddah circuit
Sergio Perez has labelled the Jeddah Corniche Circuit the “most dangerous place” on the calendar while Carlos Sainz asks: is it worth it?
Bottas confirms drivers discussed ‘what if we don’t race’
Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that the drivers did discuss their options such as not racing in Saudi Arabia during Friday night’s meeting.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: What made the drivers change their minds and race?
The bosses of Formula 1 and the local authorities managed to talk the drivers into racing at this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but there is a lot more work to do to convince some people in the sport that the race should be on the calendar at all.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff: The drivers were 'united' in decision to race despite missile attack in Saudi Arabia
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said that drivers were ‘united’ in their decision to keep racing in Saudi Arabia. On Friday there was a missile attack on an oil depot in Jeddah, which was close enough to affect the air for drivers, with some complaining they could smell smoke in the air. Ad/> Saudi Arabia have been militarily involved in Yemen against the Houthis since 2014, which has precipitated a huge crisis for those living in Yemen.
Lewis Hamilton among four drivers who led Saudi Arabia meeting as stars disagree over race going ahead
Lewis Hamilton reportedly helped lead discussions over whether the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix should still go ahead following a terror attack.
F1 drivers assured of maximum security by Saudi authorities after attack on nearby oil facility
JEDDAH: Formula 1 drivers on Saturday (Mar 26) said they would race in Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after long talks and reassurances from Saudi government ministers that security was being ramped up to the maximum in the wake of attacks on an oil facility near the Jeddah street circuit on Friday.