MOSCOW, Mar 26 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after an explosion and fire at an Aramco oil facility near the circuit, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported. The Yemeni Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack. After Friday's practice, the riders discussed for several hours the question of a possible boycott of the competition in the current situation. As a result, the pilots were persuaded to continue their performances. According to journalists, despite the fact that the Saudi Arabian authorities and the organizers of the race guaranteed the safety of the participants, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell (both Mercedes), Fernando Alonso (Alpin), Pierre Gasly (» Alpha Tauri) and Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) insisted that the race be cancelled. Meetings and discussions of the organizers, team leaders and pilots continued until 2:30 am On Saturday, the management of Formula 1 and the International Automobile Federation (FIA) issued a joint statement confirming the holding of all previously scheduled events within the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
