Mercedes superstar Lewis Hamilton was joined by three other F1 drivers in leading the crunch talks regarding whether or not to race in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
On Friday during the opening practice session, a missile struck a nearby Aramco oil depot in Jeddah. The incident led to thick black smoke to dominate the air, which rose over the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
It was quickly reported that the Grand Prix could be called off due to safety concerns, but it was then decided for the race to go ahead. The decision came amid a number of drivers expressing concern about their safety although they were reportedly convinced to compete after team principals and F1 bosses - including CEO Stefano Domenicali and Ross Brawn - assured them.
