Qatar, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix events to go ahead, says F1 boss
Italian Stefano Domenicali says that everything is in order and that teams and drivers are being kept informed of the situation.
Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed that the final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will take place as planned despite the current tensions in the Middle East. Speaking to French broadcaster Canal Plus, Domenicali stated that 99% of tickets have been sold for the race in Abu Dhabi, which is scheduled for December 6th. The season-ending event in Qatar is set for November 29th.
Domenicali added that the sport's premier series has confirmed the schedule for the final two Grands Prix of the year and that teams and drivers are being kept informed of the situation. However, not all drivers are on board with the decision. Dutch four-time world champion Max Verstappen expressed his preference for the season not concluding in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, stating that the nearby war and country conflicts make him uneasy. Verstappen's opinion does not affect the decision, as it is ultimately up to F1's management.
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