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Sainz Says Talk of F1 Racing in Middle East Is 'Premature'
Carlos Sainz says it is premature to assume the season will end in the Middle East as F1 prepares an Imola backup.
- On Thursday, Williams driver Carlos Sainz called Formula One's season finale plans "premature," though the FIA and Formula One Management maintain the calendar will proceed as scheduled in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
- Tensions have resurfaced this week after U.S. authorities ordered embassy staff to return home before November 3 midterm elections, while plans for potential military operations against Iran create further uncertainty.
- While FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem insisted the races "are going to happen," Sainz admitted it is "difficult to be convinced" given ongoing Middle East developments.
- Formula One has prepared Italy's Imola circuit as a potential backup venue, providing financial guarantees to ensure the track remains ready should the Middle East races be cancelled.
- F1 would be an outlier in successfully hosting events if the finale proceeds, as several high-profile events including the World Endurance Championship's Qatar round were disrupted this year.
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Winnipeg Free Press+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Antonelli's F1 title chase resumes at COTA with decisions over Middle East events still looming
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Formula One returns to the track at the United States Grand Prix with Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli on the brink of a championship and a looming decision that could help him win it: whether to finish the season with the two scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi amid the Iran war.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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The Independent (US)F1 star raises doubts over 'premature' Middle East season finale plan
F1 bosses have insisted the season will conclude with two races in the Middle East
·London, United Kingdom
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The Straits TimesSainz says talk of F1 racing in Middle East is 'premature'
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct 22 : Williams driver Carlos Sainz said talk of Formula One seeing out the season with races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi was "premature" in the current circumstances.Formula One and the sport's governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), have both said the calendar remains as s
·Singapore, Singapore
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