{
  "id": 11717953,
  "title": "Qatar, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix events to go ahead, says F1 boss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/qatar-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-events-to-go-ahead-says-f1-boss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T15:49:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/03/qatar-abu-dhabi-f1-grand-prix-to-go-ahead-says-f1-boss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed that the final races of the Formula One season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will take place as scheduled, despite regional tensions. Speaking to French broadcaster Canal Plus, Domenicali stated, \"Based on the information we have, everything is confirmed for (us to stay in) Qatar and Abu Dhabi.\" He confirmed the dates of the races, November 29 and December 6, respectively. The CEO assured that teams and drivers were being informed of the situation and that 99% of tickets had been sold for the season-ending race in Abu Dhabi, which is generating significant excitement. However, Dutch four-time world champion Max Verstappen expressed his preference for the season not to conclude in the Gulf, citing concerns over the ongoing conflicts in the region.",
  "summary": "Italian Stefano Domenicali says that everything is in order and that teams and drivers are being kept informed of the situation.",
  "key_points": [
    "Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali confirms Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will occur as scheduled.",
    "Races set for November 29 and December 6, respectively.",
    "99% of tickets sold for Abu Dhabi finale, generating excitement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Qatar, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix events to go ahead, says F1 boss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/qatar-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-events-to-go-ahead-says-f1-boss-11721224",
        "published": "2026-10-03T15:49:13.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}