F1 confirms that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix go ahead
The doubts are over even if there were few. Formula 1 will hold the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as and as stipulated in the calendar. The war between the United States and Israel against Iran left the holding of the last two races of the year on the Lusail and Yas Marina routes in doubt. However, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem He confirmed this Tuesday that everything will go as planned.
The conflict in the Middle East forced the cancellation of the races in Saudi Arabia and the move of the Bahrain event to the Sepang track, Malaysia. However, Qatar and Abu Dhabi are two countries where the effects of war are not so direct and that is why the Great Circus has chosen to continue with the established plan.
“The countdown to Qatar and Abu Dhabi begins. We are completely focused on offering two exceptional Grand Prix weekends,” Ben-Sulayem published on his Instagram account.
On the other hand, MotoGP could serve as an example for Formula 1. The highest category of motorcycling was able to compete with apparent normality in Qatar this past weekend and that is where the event promoters can rely on to ensure that everything is under control.
The two events in the Middle East are responsible for closing the first season with the new regulations. Next week the last triplet of the year begins with the Las Vegas GP. Then, F1 will travel to Qatar on the weekend of November 27-29 and, finally, the first weekend of December will be the last of F1 in 2026 with the celebration of the Abu Dhabi GP.
