So reports are coming through that several teams, drivers and officials did not want the carry on the event after the attack.
The response was that the show must go on and...
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they were convinced to go ahead and race after being given further information by bosses.
Part of this information involved the possible consequences of not racing, such as how easily teams and drivers would be able to leave the country if the race did not happen.
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This is now a really troubling situation. We have a group of drivers and teams that are basically being held hostage to ensure the event goes ahead come hell or high water.
Whatever happens this is very dark day for F1 and especially FOM. This situation should have never been allowed to happen.
I do hope F1 does not return to Saudi after this, but I suspect the ties will be too strong.