The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will be held according to previous plans. Stefano Domenicali, the CEO of Formula One, announced on Saturday during the Bahrain Grand Prix that based on available information, all details for holding these races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi have been confirmed.
Planning for the Final Races
Domenicali emphasized in an interview with a French television network that the two final races of the year will take place in Qatar on November 29 and in Abu Dhabi on December 6. He also noted that 99% of the tickets for the Abu Dhabi race have been sold, and this event will generate a lot of excitement among fans.
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Impact of Regional Tensions
Despite this confirmation, some drivers, including four-time world champion Max Verstappen, have expressed concerns. Verstappen stated that under the current circumstances, considering the wars near the region, he would prefer the season not to end in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. He also pointed out that this issue goes beyond contractual matters and that regional conditions must be taken into account.
In this context, one of the options proposed for the Emirati race has been to move it to Imola in Italy. However, Domenicali emphasized that everything is currently being planned and organized, and the teams and drivers are kept informed of the situation.
Formula One has always faced various challenges, and this time, political and military tensions in the region could have impacts on the decisions and future plans of the sport. Nevertheless, Formula One, emphasizing safety issues and maintaining favorable conditions for holding races, is striving to conclude the season in the best possible way.
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