Reports: Formula One has Tuesday deadline to switch race to Imola
A decision on a possible Formula One season finale at Italy's Imola track rather than in the Middle East must be made by Tuesday, motorsport media reported on Saturday. The season is meant to conclude with races in Qatar on November 29 and Abu Dhabi a week later.
Formula One teams and organizers have until Tuesday to decide whether to hold the season finale in Italy's Imola instead of the Middle East, according to motorsport media reports on Saturday. The planned conclusion of the season is set for Qatar on November 29, followed by Abu Dhabi a week later. However, the ongoing conflict and tensions in the Middle East have prompted discussions about moving the finale to Imola.
Imola, located in the Emilia-Romagna region, is considering stepping in as a replacement, but organizers need to receive an imminently response from F1 by Tuesday to have enough time for preparations. Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu confirmed Tuesday's deadline to ESPN. If Imola is chosen as a plan B, it would take place in December, providing a home race for Mercedes' new world champion Kimi Antonelli.
Should there be no resolution by Tuesday and security concerns arise in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the season could conclude on November 21 in Las Vegas. However, ESPN reports that Formula One has assured teams that there will be at least 22 races this season. If a Las Vegas finale were to occur, it would mark race number 21.
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