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Verstappen declines boycott comment as Hamilton differs on Middle East races
Reports say Max Verstappen would not answer whether he would boycott Formula 1 races in the Middle East if the championship ends there. The same coverage also says Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen hold different views on racing in the region.
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October 1, 2026
Multiple outlets reported discussion around Formula 1’s races in the Middle East and plans to end the season there. According to Crash.net, Max Verstappen refused to answer when asked whether he would boycott those events if F1 goes ahead with that approach.
PlanetF1 separately reported that Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen have differing opinions on racing in the Middle East. The reports do not add further detail here beyond noting that contrast in their views.