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Matt Majendie

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: Formula 1 drivers to hold talks with bosses over future of race

Formula 1 is only two seasons into a 10-year, £50m deal to race in Saudi Arabia

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Formula 1 drivers are set to hold discussions over the future of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after agreeing to yesterday’s race going ahead.

A missile strike on a nearby oil depot in Jeddah in the lead-up to this weekend’s grand prix cast doubt over its running, with drivers finally persuaded to take part in qualifying and the race itself following four hours of crisis talks on Friday night.

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