Trump shares update on Iran war that could be very welcome for Formula 1
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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.
After reports of an American attack on Qeshm Island in Iran last Friday, United States President Donald Trump said he would hold off on further attacks for the time being. Later this month, Formula 1 is scheduled to travel to the region for the Qatar Grand Prix.
"The United States of America is fully locked and loaded with the best equipment ever made, and we don't think there's going to be any reason to use it," Trump is quoted by Reuters.
The President also named Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait, among others, as countries that would prefer the United States not to launch further attacks.
De-escalating the conflict is good news for Formula 1, with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix expected to go ahead over the coming month. A day ago, GPblog also reported that the owners of the Imola circuit will be informed that preparations to host Formula 1 can be halted.
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If, for some reason, the final two rounds of the season cannot go ahead, the Las Vegas Grand Prix would simply be the final race weekend in the 2026 campaign.
After speaking with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, Qatar's Prime and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani wrote on X: "Grateful for the positive discussions on reaching a deal and bringing peace to the region."
F1's 2027 calendar could also be affected
Next season, the season opening rounds in March are scheduled to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, the two rounds that had to be cancelled earlier this year.
A senior United Arab Emirates official, Anwar Gargash, does not expect to situation to be simply resolved soon, which means that next season could also be influenced by this military conflict. "We should... prepare for a long period of uncertainty in which neither a decisive resolution nor stable regional order can be taken for granted," he was also quoted by Reuters.
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Ben Sulayem shares clear message on the final two rounds of the F1 season
On social media, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem also shared a new post about this matter.
He 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."
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