The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will go ahead as planned despite concern among drivers over a missile attack near the track in Jeddah.
Drivers, team bosses and F1 chiefs held a four-hour meeting after practice on Friday to discuss whether the race should be run.
But at 2.30am local time on Saturday, they agreed to race.
And statement released ahead of qualifying on Saturday read: "Formula One and the FIA can confirm that following discussions with all the teams and drivers, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will continue as scheduled.
"Following the widely reported incident that took place in Jeddah on Friday, there has been extensive discussion between all stakeholders, the Saudi government authorities and security agencies who have given full and detailed assurances that the event is secure.
“It has been agreed with all stakeholders to maintain a clear and open dialogue throughout the event and for the future.”
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the attack on an oil depot about nine miles from the Jeddah street circuit, according to the Associated Press.
The group had fired missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities last Sunday, the energy ministry and state media said.
The fire was still burning late on Friday night and there was still smoke pouring into the sky on Saturday morning.
Saudi Arabian authorities say there were no casualties from the attack
A significant number of drivers had concerns about the safety of the event following the attack. But eventually they were convinced to go ahead and race after being given further information by bosses.
F1 president Stefano Domenicali said: “We have received total assurance that the country’s safety is first.
“So they have in place all the systems to protect this area, the city, the places where we are going. So we feel confident and we have to trust the local authority in that respect.”
On Saturday, third practice is scheduled to begin at 2pm (UK time) with qualifying set for 5pm.
