FIA expects Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 races to go ahead
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said Formula 1’s races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are expected to proceed as planned despite current tensions in the Middle East. Multiple outlets reported that he was confident the final two events will take place.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said he expects Formula 1’s races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi to go ahead as planned. Reports said he was confident the championship will still race at both venues.
The comments come against the backdrop of current tensions in the Middle East. Coverage also noted that earlier this year the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were cancelled amid the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
One report added that the Bahraini organisers later moved their postponed grand prix to Malaysia. Across the coverage, the FIA’s position was that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi events are still intended to take place.
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