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  "id": 9436510,
  "title": "Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/hamilton-gives-thumbs-up-to-gulf-gps-despite-iran-conflict-9436510",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T22:35:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/24/hamilton-gives-thumbs-up-to-gulf-gps-despite-iran-conflict"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lewis Hamilton expressed optimism that this year's Formula One season will conclude with the planned Middle Eastern races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, despite the ongoing conflict. He indicated his trust in Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali's judgment in making the decision. Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, mentioned his enjoyment of racing in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in recent years. He also disagreed with the decision to reduce the maximum distance of a grand prix from 305km to 290km, arguing that the races are already physically easier due to the hybrid power unit's evolution. Hamilton believed the sport should make greater demands on drivers rather than making the races less challenging.",
  "summary": "The seven-time world champion said he trusted the judgement of Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali in making the right decisions.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict",
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        "published": "2026-09-23T22:35:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/hamilton-gives-thumbs-up-to-gulf-gps-despite-iran-conflict",
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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."
}