{
  "id": 11651981,
  "title": "F1 boss Domenicali: Season to end in Abu Dhabi as planned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/f1-boss-domenicali-season-to-end-in-abu-dhabi-as-planned-11651981",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T09:28:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/10/1546873/f1-boss-domenicali-season-end-abu-dhabi-planned"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Formula One (F1) CEO Stefano Domenicali has stated that the season will conclude as planned in Abu Dhabi, according to Sky Sports Italia. Domenicali confirmed that the races in Qatar on November 29 and Abu Dhabi on December 6 will proceed without any changes, dismissing earlier plans to shift the finale to Imola. The F1 chief made these remarks during a visit to the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff echoed Domenicali's stance, stating that the teams are on track with the current plan, but emphasized that the situation remains highly unpredictable. Earlier this year, F1 had to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to regional tensions; however, the Bahrain event was later rescheduled for Malaysia. The financial implications for F1 are significant, as Qatar and Abu Dhabi contribute substantial fees for their participation in the championship.",
  "summary": "BERLIN: Formula One (F1) is not planning to modify its calendar again due to the conflict in West Asia and the season is expected to end in Abu Dhabi as originally scheduled, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali told Sky Sports Italia on Saturday, reported German news agency dpa.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "F1 boss Domenicali: Season to end in Abu Dhabi as planned",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/f1-boss-domenicali-season-to-end-in-abu-dhabi-as-planned",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:48:26.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}