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Robert Dex

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to go ahead despite ‘missile attack’ on nearby fuel plant

Alpine’s Esteban Ocon during practice as smoke rises from Saudi Aramco’s petroleum storage facility

(Picture: REUTERS)

Formula One bosses said Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead despite an attack on a nearby fuel depot which sent smoke billowing across the course during practice.

World champion Max Verstappen reported to his Red Bull team over the radio that he could detect the smoke.

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