{
  "id": 9506455,
  "title": "Lewis Hamilton backs F1 season to finish in Qatar and Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lewis-hamilton-backs-f1-season-to-finish-in-qatar-and-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T06:21:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/09/24/lewis-hamilton-backs-f1-season-to-finish-in-qatar-and-abu-dhabi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire to participate in the Formula One season's finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The 2026 season will conclude with races at Lusail on November 29 and Yas Marina Circuit on December 6. Despite concerns over regional tensions due to the Iran war, Hamilton is confident in the Middle East's sporting calendar, which has rebounded well. He trusts in F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali to make the best decision for the sport and hopes they can go to Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The UK government's travel advice remains green, allowing \"open for travel.\" Domenicali has confirmed the calendar, and preparations are progressing smoothly, with the final round in Imola as a contingency plan if the situation worsens. Local promoters in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are also organizing various sports events, including basketball, golf, MMA, and rugby.",
  "summary": "Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton has backed the F1 season to conclude in the Middle East and says he \"wants to go\" to Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The 2026 season is set to finish with races at Lusail on November 29 and Yas Marina Circuit a week later on December 6. Doubts had been raised over the races due to regional tension triggered by the Iran war and the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Lewis Hamilton backs F1 season to finish in Qatar and Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lewis-hamilton-backs-f1-season-to-finish-in-qatar-and-abu-dhabi-9506933",
        "published": "2026-09-24T06:21:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Motorsport.com",
        "title": "Lewis Hamilton disagrees with decision to reduce F1 race lengths",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/lewis-hamilton-disagrees-with-decision-to-reduce-f1-race-lengths",
        "published": "2026-09-24T07:17:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}