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F1 meeting gets underway in Jeddah paddock

Article To news overview © RN365/MichaelPotts Formula 1's drivers and teams have been united in remaining tight-lipped following Friday's track action in Saudi Arabia, in the wake of an apparent missile attack on a nearby Aramco fuel facility. Ahead of the first practice session, a fire was reported at the facility, with acrid smoke permeating through the paddock and across the circuit. The action on-track remained unaffected, although a meeting between the drivers, team bosses and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali resulted in a decision to continue with the weekend as planned. Since that meeting, the circuit promoters have come forward to confirm that the fire was as a result of an...
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