On Friday, Jean-Yves Le Drian said the possibility of cancelling the rally was “still on the table” after an assistance car belonging to French team Sodicars Racing exploded outside in Jeddah on December 30.
Driver Philippe Boutron suffered a “very serious leg injury” as a result of the explosion, while the five other people in the car escaped unharmed.
French Foreign Minister Le Drian said it could not be ruled out that the explosion had been a terrorist attack, adding stopping the event would be a prudent decision.
The French anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office announced the launch of an investigation earlier this week.
“We thought that perhaps it was better to suspend this sporting event, but the organisers thought not, but we have to be very prudent,” Le Drian said in an interview with BFM TV‘s morning show.
“At the very least, they had to reinforce security, which they have done. The question is still on the table.”
But rally director Castera made it clear on Friday that there…
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