F1 drivers ‘still concerned’ despite decision for Saudi Arabia GP to go ahead

F1 drivers ‘still concerned’ despite decision for Saudi Arabia GP to go ahead
The attack took place just 12 miles from the Jeddah circuit (Hassan Ammar/AP)

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has admitted Formula One drivers are not 100 per cent happy about taking part in Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

The drivers staged a four-hour crisis meeting which lasted until 2.30am local time on Saturday morning, following a missile strike on an oil refinery just 12 miles to the east of the Jeddah Circuit.

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