Formula 1 Wags #61

camara · Mar 26, 2022

Drivers were warned of 'consequences of not racing' in Saudi Arabia

The drivers were reportedly warned of the "possible consequences of not racing" during their meeting with F1 bosses in Saudi Arabia.

www.planetf1.com

When asked if the drivers were in agreement with the decision, Domenicali added: “They will be on track”.

Are you kidding.

S877 · Mar 26, 2022

From what I’ve read I have a feeling that they were told that they couldn’t guarantee their safety in leaving if they refuse to race or something along those lines. Big mistake going there in the first place, for the human rights issues never mind the missiles

let’s just hope they have a safe race and get it off the calendar next year

Ultimate Lurkee · Mar 26, 2022

camara said:
Drivers were warned of 'consequences of not racing' in Saudi Arabia

The drivers were reportedly warned of the "possible consequences of not racing" during their meeting with F1 bosses in Saudi Arabia.

www.planetf1.com

When asked if the drivers were in agreement with the decision, Domenicali added: “They will be on track”.

Are you kidding.

Well that DEFINITELY makes it sound like the drivers are happy about this going ahead

landolorian · Mar 26, 2022

I think Lu is going to Jeddah. Did I quick flight search for routes via Porto, and it’s Porto-Zurich-Abu Dhabi-Jeddah. Flight to Zurich leaves soon. Seems a long trip if she is just for race day. Also wouldn’t think she would want to go with the situation there at the moment

Ultimate Lurkee · Mar 26, 2022

landolorian said:
I think Lu is going to Jeddah. Did I quick flight search for routes via Porto, and it’s Porto-Zurich-Abu Dhabi-Jeddah. Flight to Zurich leaves soon. Seems a long trip if she is just for race day. Also wouldn’t think she would want to go with the situation there at the moment

Foolish woman if she is

Idon'twanttobehere · Mar 26, 2022

Pole er bear said:
5 drivers were
For sure
Lewis
Checo
Mick

Guessing
Lance
Kmag

Pierre too

kubnikol · Mar 26, 2022

Good (not so good) morning ladies . i was so tired and gave up last night . 4 hours and what we get ? Drivers opinions doesn't matter

I really hope nothing happens

or just pack your things and get the duck out of there

JustPeachy! · Mar 26, 2022

landolorian said:
I think Lu is going to Jeddah. Did I quick flight search for routes via Porto, and it’s Porto-Zurich-Abu Dhabi-Jeddah. Flight to Zurich leaves soon. Seems a long trip if she is just for race day. Also wouldn’t think she would want to go with the situation there at the moment

You’d have to be utterly brainless to think yeah I’ll go there, given what happened yesterday and I hope for her sake she ain’t going.

Idon'twanttobehere · Mar 26, 2022

camara said:
Drivers were warned of 'consequences of not racing' in Saudi Arabia

The drivers were reportedly warned of the "possible consequences of not racing" during their meeting with F1 bosses in Saudi Arabia.

www.planetf1.com

When asked if the drivers were in agreement with the decision, Domenicali added: “They will be on track”.

Are you kidding.

Wow.... I hope this is the last time they ever race there. Talk about holding a gun to their head.

JustPeachy! · Mar 26, 2022

Ultimate Lurkee said:
Well that DEFINITELY makes it sound like the drivers are happy about this going ahead

Also looking at that article take one look at the track picture and it’s sponsored by acramo all alone the side roads in big letters, the same who own AM and that oil rigged that got blown. How can they guarantee that it’s not the company they are targeting. Coz if that was the case the track is also a massive target.

Pole er bear · Mar 26, 2022

JustPeachy! said:
You’d have to be utterly brainless to think yeah I’ll go there, given what happened yesterday and I hope for her sake she ain’t going.

Also would lose a ton of respect for lando allowing that to happen. No tubetop and shorts. Also don't think any wags went.

maisie20 · Mar 26, 2022

Will drivers do media today?

imola · Mar 26, 2022

Good morning. Lots of anger surrounding the entire thing, let’s hope for a safe weekend both on and off track

*ideally they’d cancel it still but I doubt that’s happening

Pole er bear · Mar 26, 2022

JustPeachy! said:
Also looking at that article take one look at the track picture and it’s sponsored by acramo all alone the side roads in big letters, the same who own AM and that oil rigged that got blown. How can they guarantee that it’s not the company they are targeting. Coz if that was the case the track is also a massive target.

Yeah I mean honestly I'd be more concerned for a suicide bomber or something at this point.

maisie20 said:
Will drivers do media today?

I bet they will to appear normal but the whole thing will be a charade

Ultimate Lurkee · Mar 26, 2022

maisie20 said:
Will drivers do media today?

I'd be surprised if they did

imola · Mar 26, 2022

maisie20 said:
Will drivers do media today?

I think they will, journalists will likely be asked by press officers to not ask about this as the drivers have been told to not speak about that.

Blablabla29 · Mar 26, 2022

JustPeachy! said:
Also looking at that article take one look at the track picture and it’s sponsored by acramo all alone the side roads in big letters, the same who own AM and that oil rigged that got blown. How can they guarantee that it’s not the company they are targeting. Coz if that was the case the track is also a massive target.

Aramco is one of the biggest f1 sponsor. And probably the reason why there is a race in Saudi in the first place. I even think that there is a contract for à race in saudi for the next 4-5 years. And they won't remove it like they did ith russia because Aramco paid for it. I am at lost of words about this situation. The drivers (some of them at least) clearly don't want to race, if not they wouldn't had been in a meeting for 4 hours but did F1 really care about their opinion, no! Just hope nothing will happen and that everyone will stay safe...

imola · Mar 26, 2022

I mean Pierre clearly looks like someone who was asked not to talk about this but has a lot to say. My French is rusty but I think he said everyone gave their opinion and they came to an agrement.

Ultimate Lurkee · Mar 26, 2022

Blablabla29 said:
Aramco is one of the biggest f1 sponsor. And probably the reason why there is a race in Saudi in the first place. I even think that there is a contract for à race in saudi for the next 4-5 years. And they won't remove it like they did ith russia because Aramco paid for it. I am at lost of words about this situation. The drivers (some of them at least) clearly don't want to race, if not they wouldn't had been in a meeting for 4 hours but did F1 really care about their opinion, no! Just hope nothing will happen and that everyone will stay safe...

Just found this, I think they'll be back again. Aramaco are a long term sponser of the race, it won't be cheap to get out of this.

F1's Saudi deal will run for 'a decade, if not longer' - The Race

F1’s deal for a Saudi Arabia race will last “a decade, if not longer” as the championship prepares for the controversial grand prix

the-race.com

stevieelanee · Mar 26, 2022

I really hope they cancel the race because it just isn't safe there. How can the FIA be sure that they are going to be safe there over the next two days? Including tomorrow?? This just sickens me. I also read somewhere on tumblr that the whole situation sounds like a threat and that it was the government telling them they basically had to race otherwise it'll be difficult for them to leave??