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F1 Confirms Middle East Finale as Imola Stood Down
All 11 teams support the plan after F1 cited no negative developments, valid insurance and a successful MotoGP event in Qatar.
- On Tuesday, Formula One Management confirmed the 2026 season will conclude in the Middle East with races in Qatar on 27-29 November and Abu Dhabi on 4-6 December, with Italy's Imola circuit no longer required as backup.
- The decision to proceed follows months of debate regarding regional instability, as Formula One officials stated the choice was made because the situation has not "negatively developed" in recent months.
- With the recent successful running of MotoGP in Qatar, all 11 teams support concluding the season as planned; organizers noted travel remains permitted, insurance is valid, and business continues at normal levels.
- International Automobile Federation president Mohammed Ben Sulayem posted on Instagram: "We are fully prepared and committed to delivering two outstanding grand prix weekends and a spectacular conclusion to the FIA Formula One world championship."
- Despite the confirmation, Formula One maintains it will continue monitoring regional conditions, and an F1 spokesperson stated that if the situation develops negatively in the coming weeks, safety remains the priority and races could be cancelled.
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F1 season to end in Middle East as scheduled
LONDON, Nov 10 : Formula One will end its season in the Middle East as scheduled with races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the Liberty Media-owned sport said on Tuesday with Italy's Imola circuit no longer required as a backup option.The teams competing in the championship have been informed of the decision, with F
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It was in question for a long time due to the conflict in the Middle East, but the Formula 1 management has decided: the last two races of the 2026 season will be held in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
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