2022 Jeddah missile attack
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On 25 March, an Aramco oil depot near Jeddah, approximately 16 km (10 mi) from the circuit, was attacked by drones and missiles, triggering a large fire. Yemen's Houthi movement rebels, who were also accused of launching a missile during the 2021 Diriyah ePrix, allegedly claimed responsibility.[1] Black smoke was seen during the first practice session. The second practice session was delayed by 15 minutes to allow for an emergency meeting between the drivers, team principals and Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali.[2] Despite the attack, Formula One and the organisers announced that the event would continue as planned.[3][4]
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2022 Jeddah missile attack | |
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Part of the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen, and the Yemeni Civil War (2014-present) | |
Location | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
Date | 25 March 2022 (2022-03-25) |
Target | Aramco oil depot |
Attack type | Missile strike |
Perpetrators | Houthis |
The Grand Prix Drivers' Association held a further meeting with the drivers at 22:00 local time; all drivers agreed to participate for the remainder of the event after 4+1⁄2 hours of talks. According to the BBC, drivers were reassured over security and convinced to race after being warned of "the consequences of not racing", which reportedly included potentially being denied exit visa to leave the country in the event of a boycott.[5]