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F1 banned driver comments after missile attack

Mar.26 Formula 1 banned drivers from making comment after a nearby Aramco oil facility was attacked by missiles and drones during free practice in Saudi Arabia. The second session was delayed after world champion Max Verstappen noticed a burning smell from his cockpit that turned out to be a huge explosion at the facility some 11 kilometres from the Jeddah circuit. The FIA's official practice session report made note of the attack 'for which Yememi rebel group Houthi claimed responsibility'. That triggered 'an emergency meeting', with Formula 1 confirming afterwards: 'The authorities have confirmed the event can continue as planned and we will remain in close contact with them and all the...
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