F1 was threatened by the Saudis that they would make it "difficult" to leave the country if the race didn't go ahead. This is shaping up to be the WWE Crown Jewel 2019 situation all over again.

@@KelchanFerret disgusting

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@@KelchanFerret you have proof of your comment? or are you just making shit up because you think it fits?

There was never a unanimous decision of not wanting to race. Only 5 drivers stood against racing, the other 15 wanted to race. People seriously need to stop making shit up…

lol

Just like last year he said max is one dnf away and it happened the next race . The same this time?

Maybe it's Masi taking revenge? ;-)

🤣🤣

Very dangerous

True

I'm kinda scared icl

It’s survive to drive

@@ryanlu2377 visa versa xD

Hell yeahh...

uhh burn right there but so true GR Russia nope but hey Jeddah looks good F1 2022

i don't think lando will be anywhere close to p3

@@jayanand_1993 p3 on the bottom*'

@@jayanand_1993 Yeah a rocket attached itself to Landos car shooting him straight into 3rd.

Be a hater, you pricks. It is pole on debut for the man, the myth, the legend - Long Range Cruise Missile. Cry all you want

Exactly... The hypocrisy sickens me

@@ingihrannar8781 Racing in dictatorships and fucked up place isn't new in F1 sadly

@@alanandrew3140 He is speaking facts. F1 is so hypocritical when money is involved, which is all the time. They say things when money isn't on the line or at risk, but as soon as they are losing publicity and money, they say different things.

@@zrob8 well money controls everything . Attacks happen literally in every country that means f1 should not exist according to people who want to cancel the race . Where’s the hypocrisy then. Also the drivers have a choice but they want money so don’t blame f1 all the time . People like you just blame and blame

@@zrob8 f1 is not hypocritical it’s the drivers . Hamilton cry’s and moans so much but guess what he still races for money dyu blame f1 or Hamilton ?

As long as it would look epic, I don't think that's what they would like to do :/

"A blast" quite literally

i cant believe i actually laughed at this

@@babieooo2945 we’re terrible people

@@domo-media we are humans

a missile attack isn't a laughing matter

@@matushie8316 Boi I live in jeddah, I'm allowed to make this joke

@@lzyassoul i would love too see it in the game too. I live in Jeddah btw but tbh I don't give an F about the situation

@@barhoom256 Just Saudi Things...

@@barhoom256 They might send a missile to your house next time

Those little merchants are the ones that have been bombed to a famine by Saudi Arabia.....with British weapons. Go Yemenis!!

I don't think they saw the smoke on a hot lap before they were informed about it, they'd be looking for the next apex or the next breaking point, but I suppose like other people pointed out that they could certainly smell it

you should be honoring the drivers, they're willing to die for this sport, their passion.

At the same time you cant just bow to terrorism, thats what makes it terrorism... the idea that they can use fear to coerce you into doing what they want.

@@dongambino5308 in a country that they condemned, while saying "we stand as one". They're a joke honestly

they were in front

Missile travelling at 2000 mph: are you sure about that?

Only from above

Russia is an oil country.

Uhhh everybody else says the same? A

yeah but he cant just not race its in his contract he probably has to if the team wants him to.

That's true, but we'll politics, American bosses in F1, I mean Liberty media, the name it's kinda American xD xD, FIA European, and all the team European or Americans, and all those countries Buy Oil and Gas from Arabia, so... They just look the other way... I'm not saying is goods, just saying that it's what it is...

@@kazioglod "it's okay" but yeah that's the truth...

Somebody suggested that Saudi threaten F1 to continue to race else their plane would be grounded!! And there will be consequences.. if this is real than then they just been held hostage by SA..

F1 is not a threat. People don't understand the motive behind the recent attacks.

like the US or UK or any other European country have way better human rights records lmao pls you have been fed this propaganda on the middle east so well, just say you're racist and go.. KSA was a victim of an attack here yet your blinded by your biases lol

@@mingc4698 There's no way that's true. They are continuing on with the race because they'd lose hundreds of millions of dollars if they didn't. It's all about the Benjamins

All the team bosses unanimously agreed to continue racing. Only some drivers still had doubts, but after more than 4 hours of meetings between F1, team principals, and the drivers; the doubtful drivers agreed as well. You have no idea what are talking about by saying "F1 bosses insist on carrying on with the race, no concern about drivers/crews safety".

Zombies roaming around the track would be a fine addition.

@@justanobunagafanboy799 We should put Ukranian F1 on the list to replace Russia

Literally Death Race in real life.

The way you spelt "flighing" I would assume u meant " flying "

@@justincharles6585 Yes English is the 5th language on the list of 7 I talk, sorry for that

Oooh a dad pun

Omg so funny

Nothing new in F1

Like they have been doing years now, nothing new

As If F1 drivers and teams in 50s/60s/70s/80s/90s were racing for free. Nothing new here, this is how the sport works since the very beginning.

money talks brotha

No money = no eat

😂

We gotta bring this up 💀💀💀

Don't feel bad you're not the only dummy who thought that I did it at first too. Other people did the same thing but wont admit to it.

Same

My bad mate. Wanted to show the time in the F1 App^^

Australia is up next, when did it get cancelled? what makes it unsafe down here?

Cash is king

@@JakePeacock it was cancelled the last 2 years. And saudi arabia is unsafe because of the ongoin war and missile attacks for the past 10+ years

Wow.. This shit is bad.. meaning they are now hostages!

hope they (f1) end their (the track) contract as soon as they leave the country

Bullshit buddy, initially it was not unanimous between drivers, however it was for team principals. After more than 4 hours of meetings, the doubtful drivers agreed to continue as well. Stop spreading misinformation.

@@scarkillerful they agreed because they can't leave the country otherwise

Oh the greedy fucking FIA with their fucking oil money. Ya hate to see it

It's EA now... codemasters as you knew it is non existent, sure add the smoke bring more glitches with it too.

@@sj_bakowski7934 "Sarcasm - the use of irony to mock or convey contempt" It was a joke mate.

I know it was I was being silly about my response, I didn't mean it literally. The glitches get to be kinda humorous after a while. They even brought them back for Grid Legends lol.

@@sj_bakowski7934 twas a sad day 😢

"Kimi, theres been a missile impact close to the circuit" "I can see that, stop being annoying"

Cash is the king... If they canceled Russia GP, it should be canceled too

Agree to cancel for a metter of security, also Vettel should put the Yemen flag on is helmet or at least be ashamed to race for saudi aramco to be consistent with is ideals..but yeah, cash is king and it's cool to be politically correct

@@avo9886 This really isn't the same as whats happening between Russia and Ukriane at all. This is a war between rebel forces in Yemen and the other countries in the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia isn't the one instigating this violence. The current President of Yemen and the former president have asked for help from other countries in the Arabian Peninsula. But if you think this race still needs to be canceled the Bahrain GP should have been too, the Abu Dhabi GP should be and the Qatar GP shouldn't be added again in 2023.

It sucks... but honestly Saudi should never have ever got an f1 contract.

we shouldn’t but it’s too late if we want to cancel it now

Bono, my nukes are gone

Bruh that what makes it special just like Baku

Thtas exactly what makes the track special. Its the same as Baku. This track passes ALL FIA safety inspections. So, its FIA Certified. There is no danger.

Last season this track scared the bejeezus out of me and I was surprised there wasnt carnage

@@Wolfywolf7 lol the racing was great last year. Good racing is close battles and passing and action such as a good finish and challenges that lead to wrecks. Not 1 guy dominating and everyone split up. Irrelevant comment

This feygele wants to ruin the fun for everybody because muh safety lol, probably a gay Communist

lol but no. It was Shia Houthis in Yemen who SA has been bombing relentlessly for years

Yeah its hard to see. That's why I went digging. Later on you can see it more clear but that's the first footage/signs seen from the F1 broadcast. Later you can see a larger cloud but it's at the same location.

wow just wow

They mentioned at the start of the broadcast for FP2 as it was the reason for the 15 minute delay

I'm just recording my screen while watching it. Im using Action!

Gotta get that wool