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Domenicali: It's F1's 'duty' to continue racing in Saudi Arabia

Formula One will continue to race in Saudi Arabia despite concerns about safety and human rights in the country, the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali has said. Last weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was nearly boycotted by F1's 20 drivers after a missile attack by Yemeni Houthis hit an oil depot six miles from the circuit on the Friday before the race weekend. A standoff between drivers and F1's bosses over the safety of the event dragged on until the early hours of Saturday morning before the drivers were convinced to go racing. Editor's Picks Why did F1 go racing in Saudi Arabia -- and will it be back? 1dLaurence Edmondson Vegas to host Saturday night F1 race in 2023 9hNate Saunders 1...
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