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Saudi Arabia ramps up security after missile scare

The Grand Prix last season in Saudi Arabia was hotly anticipated by fans, with the first edition of the race in 2021 providing dramatic crashes, a championship fight and an amazing all-round show. When F1 travelled to the region for the second race of last season, the scenes were dramatically different, with black smoke surrounding free practice and qualifying sessions. It was quickly learned that this smoke was the result of a missile strike which hit a fuel depot only a few miles away from the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. It was suggested by many that the race should be immediately cancelled for the safety of the teams and drivers but the race organisers thought otherwise, attempting to...
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