Iran fires missiles at US base near Qatar Formula 1 circuit as concerns increase
22:21, 23 Jun
Updated: 22:27, 23 Jun
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Iran launched missile attacks on the Al Udeid U.S. Air Base in Qatar in response to a previous U.S. strike targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. The attack occurred just 32 kilometers from the Losail International Circuit, where this year’s Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled to take place.
Like last year, the Grand Prix of Qatar will be the penultimate race of the Formula 1 season. Last season, this race was won by Max Verstappen, after he managed to overtake George Russell at the start of the Grand Prix.
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Iranian missile attack near Lusail International circuit
Currently, there is unrest in Qatar. Iran has indeed launched missiles at the American military base in this Middle Eastern country. Qatar reports that all missiles were intercepted and that there were no casualties from Iran’s attack.
On Reddit, Formula 1 fans are concerned. What could this mean for the Grand Prix scheduled for late November? So far, nothing is known about the potential impact if the situation remains unresolved by then
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