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FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions

FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions

Summary

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will proceed as scheduled despite regional tensions. The races are set for November 29 and December 6, following changes to earlier Middle East races this season.

Key Facts

  • The Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled for November 29.
  • The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is scheduled for December 6.
  • Ben Sulayem said the FIA is prepared to stage both events.
  • F1 chief Stefano Domenicali made similar comments the previous month.
  • The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was cancelled earlier this year, and the Bahrain race was delayed and moved to Malaysia.
  • Some F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, have expressed reservations about racing in the Middle East.
  • The article says Kimi Antonelli has secured the drivers’ championship and Mercedes has won the constructors’ title.
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