“This has been a long running conflict and rocket attacks have been a part of it” F1 Twitter in disbelief following attack on Jeddah oil refinery ahead of Jeddah GP
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Fire at Jeddah oil refinery
Right after the first practice session of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, A large black smoke cloud could be observed from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. This attack took place in the Aramco facility, which is situated near the airport and the track itself.
The fire is said to have been caused by the Houthis. This is not the first attack this week, and it has previously given form to security concerns for the GP weekend. “We’re waiting for more information from the authorities on what happened,” an F1 representative said.
It is acknowledged that surveillance at the Jeddah track had already been increased for this weekend. The Friday incident comes less than a week after the Houthis attacked a number of Saudi targets. The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen released a statement verifying it was responsible for a missile that caused a fire at an Aramco distribution centre in Jeddah last Saturday. It also carried out a flurry of missile and drone strikes on various targets throughout the country.
F1 Twitter’s reaction to Jeddah attack
People on Twitter are in utter disbelief given the fact that millions of people around the world were looking forward to the much-anticipated and star studded Saudi Arabia Grand Prix. People are condemning the attack on the oil refinery and sympathizing with the drivers who have been put in such an unprecedented situation.
Regardless of what may (or may not ) have just happened in Jeddah, F1 should not be here anyway.
There was a confirmed attack aimed at Jeddah only a few days ago. The fact F1 is willing to take this risk is extraordinary.
— formularacers (@formularacers_) March 25, 2022
A huge plume of black smoke was seen rising in the Saudi Arabian Red Sea city of Jeddah, where oil giant Aramco has several oil facilities, witnesses said on Friday.#Houthi | #SaudiArabia https://t.co/n1RKW2KE6e
— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) March 25, 2022
A huge fire has broken out at an oil depot in Jeddah less than 20 kilometres away from the F1 track.
Craig Slater gives us the latest details ?pic.twitter.com/v04POqUE0b
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) March 25, 2022
Large fire at Aramco facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia after Houthi missile attack. It's worth noting that the Formula 1 is in Jeddah this weekend. pic.twitter.com/Ozk35ekuu0
— Kyle Glen (@KyleJGlen) March 25, 2022
The drivers are receiving news about the nearby fire at an oil depot in Jeddah.
Updates to follow once further information is confirmed. pic.twitter.com/YPD1Z8smNd
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) March 25, 2022
I fully condemn the latest Houthi attack against critical sites in Saudi Arabia, including in Jeddah. These strikes put civilian lives at risk and must stop.
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) March 25, 2022
?? — JUST IN: VIDEO: Reports of more explosions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
— Belaaz News (@TheBelaaz) March 25, 2022
https://twitter.com/nicoaugustin/status/1507385353027657729
JUST IN: Reported attack targeting Aramco facility near Jeddah, #Saudi Arabia. Air traffic paused. Awaiting official confirmation: pic.twitter.com/guzornKwAU
— Joyce Karam (@Joyce_Karam) March 25, 2022
Missile Strike in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia just 22km from the F1 Track.#SaudiArabianGP ?? #F1 #FormulaOne pic.twitter.com/837gJ44KzZ
— Ankit Ahlawat (@ankittahlawat) March 25, 2022
How F1 wants to race in Jeddah after a whole missile attack pic.twitter.com/QTd1LrRhdh
— ?ً (@kamisotoo) March 25, 2022
It is yet to be known what the F1 authorities have decided in the meeting with the drivers and team principals. There is still a cloud of doubt whether F1 will go on with this Grand Prix following such an attack.
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