F2 rebuffs suggestion its title race might be over because of the Iran war

Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has reaffirmed that the championship's concluding Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds will proceed despite concerns arising from the Iran war. The ongoing conflict, instigated by the United States and Israel, has disrupted the Middle East, causing some secondary repercussions on racing schedules. Consequently, F2's Bahrain and Saudi rounds were substituted with races in Miami and Montreal, as the series concurrently races alongside Formula 1.

Both F1 and the event organizers are reportedly eager to proceed with the races for financial reasons, thus preparing contingency measures in case the original venues cannot be held. Imola is slated to host the first weekend of December if the Bahrain and Saudi rounds cannot take place. Additionally, Formula 2 incorporated an extra event to its Baku program in late September, a move also replicated by Formula 3 at its Madrid season finale to compensate for the lost Bahrain round.

Michel is resolute about the championship's plans remaining intact, stating, "For the moment – and I think it s completely clear – Qatar and Abu Dhabi are on the calendar, and we are going to finish the championship in Qatar and in Abu Dhabi." He reiterated this stance when queried by Motorsport.com about the possibility of replacement races should Qatar and Abu Dhabi be cancelled, emphasizing, "Well, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will not be cancelled."

Michel also dismissed the notion of a potential early champion declaration in Baku, expressing his hope for the championship to conclude as planned.