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World Endurance Championship Postpones Qatar Season-Opener; F1 Races in the Spotlight
The Qatar race postponement is due to regional security concerns amid the Middle East conflict; the 6 Hours of Imola in Italy will open the 2026 season.
- On 26-28 March the Qatar 1812km was due to open the season, but organisers postponed it until later in the year, clarifying the race is not canceled.
- Because of proximity to active hostilities, organisers judged Qatar unsuitable as the opener, citing security concerns linked to the Middle East conflict and related disruptions.
- FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the Qatar 1812km `holds a special place`, while the FIA monitors regional developments and hopes for calm and safety.
- Postponement makes the 6 Hours of Imola the season opener on the weekend of April 19, while WEC said a date during the second half of the campaign will be finalised and communicated in due course.
- Observers warned the conflict's effects could ripple into F1 calendars and fuel prices, while many WEC fans and teams face disrupted plans and disappointment this year.
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