Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict
The seven-time world champion said he trusted the judgement of Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali in making the right decisions.
Lewis Hamilton expressed his optimism that Formula One's Middle Eastern races scheduled for this year would take place as planned, despite ongoing tensions between Iran, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix were cancelled earlier in the season due to conflict with the U.S.-led war against Iran. Hamilton, who holds seven world championship titles, trusted Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali's judgment in making the final decision and expressed a desire to attend the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races scheduled for November 29 and December 6, respectively.
He acknowledged that while officials have a backup plan to host a season finale in Imola, Italy, most participants favored avoiding the final races due to safety concerns. Hamilton also criticized the decision to reduce the maximum grand prix distance from 305 kilometers to 290 kilometers, arguing that longer races would provide a more physically demanding and challenging experience for drivers.
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