Coverage dated November 10, 2026

F1 plans to finish season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite Middle East tensions

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the McLaren leads the field away at the race start during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on Nov. 29, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    F1 plans to finish season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite Middle East tensions (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the McLaren leads the field away at the race start during the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on Nov. 29, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.

  2. Independent Journal Review

    F1 plans Qatar and Abu Dhabi races amid regional security concerns (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will proceed as scheduled despite regional tensions, after the Saudi race was canceled and Bahrain’s was relocated. Drivers have expressed mixed views about racing in the region.

  3. Al Jazeera

    FIA chief says Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to go ahead despite tensions (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    This year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was scrapped following the outbreak of the US and Israel's war with Iran.