Saudi Arabia has offered assurances to F1 after a controversial weekend. Following a rebel missile attack on an oil facility only 12 miles from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit during qualifying, many began to speculate on the circuit's future in the sport.
A meeting between drivers, team principals and officials stretched into the early hours of the next morning where the concerns of the competitors were addressed and the race ultimately went ahead. As it stands F1 have no plans to tear up their contract with the middle-eastern country. Saudi Arabia’s minister for sport, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al-Faisal reassured F1 and travelling fans they will do all they can to put their minds at rest.
“We haven’t got into the details yet, but we are open to discussions,” he said, quoted by Motorsport.com. “We are open to sit down, see where the issues are, what the assurances are they need."
