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Qatar, Abu Dhabi F1 Races Confirmed

Published October 3, 2026 · Updated October 3, 2026 · The Guardian

F1 chief Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix will go ahead as planned despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The final two races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as scheduled according to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali. The confirmation comes after the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were canceled due to regional tensions. capturengo.com

Domenicali made the announcement during the Bahrain Grand Prix, which has been relocated to the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. "Based on the information we have, everything is confirmed for [us to stay in] Qatar and Abu Dhabi," he told French broadcaster Canal+.

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