F1 drivers want talks on future of Saudi Arabian GP after race

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Leading Formula One drivers have made clear that they want to revisit the topic of Formula One’s presence in Saudi Arabia once the Sunday race is over.

On Friday night, all 20 F1 drivers were on the brink of boycotting this year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a missile attack on a nearby oil depot raised security concerns.

In a series of meetings that lasted more than four hours, F1 executives, team bosses and Saudi Arabian officials attempted to reassure drivers of the safety of the event, and at 2:30 a.m. Saturday a collective decision was made to race on as normal.

Details of how that agreement was reached have remained private between those involved, but some drivers made clear Saturday that they want to revisit the topic of racing in Saudi Arabia once the race weekend is done.

“I don’t want to go too much into details on this subject now, but it’s…

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