Abu Dhabi Grand Prix confirmed as F1 scraps Imola contingency plans
The 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was confirmed on Tuesday after Formula One bosses locked in plans to finish the season in the Middle East. The National understands that F1 has begun the process of notifying all relevant stakeholders that its decision to race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi is now final. The season heads to Las Vegas on November 22 before arriving in Qatar the following weekend and…
Formula One has officially confirmed the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as the season finale, scrapping plans for a replacement race at Imola. The Middle Eastern races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi were set to take place after the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 22, concluding at Yas Marina Circuit from December 3-6. McLaren team principal Zak Brown expressed his excitement about finishing the season on Yas Island, stating he was "ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi."
Despite initial doubts due to regional tensions from the Iran war, FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem assured that the season-ending Gulf races would proceed as planned, telling The National: "We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi. We are fully prepared and committed to delivering two outstanding Grands Prix weekends and a spectacular conclusion to the FIA Formula One World Championship."
With the Abu Dhabi race weekend less than a month away, logistical preparations, including cargo shipping, stepped up in anticipation of the event.
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