News Details

F1 banned driver comments after missile attack

Mar.26 Formula 1 banned drivers from making comment after a nearby Aramco oil facility was attacked by missiles and drones during free practice in Saudi Arabia. The second session was delayed after world champion Max Verstappen noticed a burning smell from his cockpit that turned out to be a huge explosion at the facility some 11 kilometres from the Jeddah circuit. The FIA's official practice session report made note of the attack 'for which Yememi rebel group Houthi claimed responsibility'. That triggered 'an emergency meeting', with Formula 1 confirming afterwards: 'The authorities have confirmed the event can continue as planned and we will remain in close contact with them and all the...
Full Story »
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Marko slammed for ‘totally inappropriate’ comment...

Senior Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has been slammed for making a...
3y ago from Formula1News.co.uk

‘Literally playing with fire': Ex-world champion...

The 2022 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will proceed as planned despite...
3y ago from Formula1News.co.uk

Aramco oil plant near Jeddah hit by missile attack...

There has been another attack on a facility owned by Aramco, title...
3y ago from GPBlog.com

Saudi Arabian GP to go ahead despite missile attack

Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to go ahead as planned,...
3y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Marc Marquez shares initial reaction to new MotoGP...

Marc Marquez shared his verdict on the new Balaton Park MotoGP circuit...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

Nolan Siegel predicts new Arrow McLaren shop will...

Arrow McLaren recently announced details for its new IndyCar race shop,...
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

How Palou can clinch his fourth IndyCar championship...

Alex Palou is the man of the moment in IndyCar, and currently holds a 121...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Multiple PL clubs contact Real Madrid over possible...

Real Madrid have reportedly been waiting to receive a concrete offer for...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Report: Arsenal ‘reignite interest' in Serie A...

There's been news trickling in today that suggests Arsenal still have work...
9h ago from FreshArsenal.com

Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips...

Club football returns to the fold with another set of matches this weekend...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com

Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees confirmed: Liverpool,...

The nominations for this year's Ballon d'Or are in, with some big names at...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.