FIA President Ben Sulayem shares clear message on F1 season finale
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem wrote in his latest social media post that they are ready to welcome the Formula 1 grid to the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix.
The Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix are expected to bring the 2026 Formula 1 season to a close. FOM has become more confident that the races in the Middle East can go ahead as hopes grow for a diplomatic solution to end the war between the United States and Iran. Moreover, the MotoGP weekend went ahead without any issues in Qatar last weekend, which serves as evidence that the region can host Formula 1 races.
On social media, FIA President Ben Sulayem also shared a new post about this matter. The Emirati wrote: "We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi. We are fully prepared and committed to delivering two outstanding Grands Prix weekends and a spectacular conclusion to the FIA Formula One World Championship. We look forward to welcoming drivers, teams and fans to two iconic circuits for an unforgettable finish to the season. See you on the grid."
FOM has made its decision on Imola
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The owners of the Italian circuit will be informed soon, possibly even today, that preparations to host the final race of the season can be stopped, GPblog reported earlier today. Formula 1 will cover the costs already incurred.
In the worst-case scenario amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Las Vegas would end up being the season finale. The 2026 F1 calendar would feature just 21 Grands Prix.
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