Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix to go ahead - F1 boss
The final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned despite tensions in the Middle East, the sport's CEO Stefano Domenicali said Saturday. "Based on the information we have, everything is confirmed for (us to stay in) Qatar and Abu Dhabi," Domenicali told French broadcaster Canal Plus on the sidelines of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was relocated to the…
The final Formula One races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as planned, according to Stefano Domenicali, the sport's CEO. Domenicali confirmed that everything is set for the events to take place in both locations.
The confirmation comes despite tensions in the Middle East. The Bahrain Grand Prix, which was relocated, has taken place, with Max Verstappen qualifying fastest in his Red Bull.
Several drivers have been handed penalties, including Isack Hadjar, Franco Colapinto, and Arvid Lindblad, for various infractions such as using new power unit elements outside their allocations or causing collisions.
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