The FIA president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, says he expects Formula 1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi to go ahead as scheduled despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Multiple outlets report his confidence in the final two races being staged without changes.
Context across the coverage includes earlier cancellations this year of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, linked to the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran. One report notes that Bahrain’s postponed event was effectively moved to Malaysia. Several outlets also describe Ben Sulayem’s view that he would not take F1 to a place he considers “risky,” framing the decision-making around safety and risk assessment.
While all sources broadly agree on the central message—F1’s Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are expected to continue—coverage differs in emphasis. Some highlight Ben Sulayem’s firm stance, others focus on his stated safety threshold, and one stresses the 2026 context for the final races.
