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Coverage dated July 29, 2026

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

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LONDON (AP) — Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races planned in Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the conclusion of the season. Domenicali said a decision won’t be made before mid-September.

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  1. BBC News

    Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss (opens BBC News)

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    Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

  2. The Republic

    F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war (opens The Republic)

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    LONDON (AP) — Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East affects races planned in Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the conclusion of the season. Domenicali said a decision won’t be made before mid-September.

  3. Al Jazeera

    F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    F1 sets a mid-September deadline to decide whether final rounds in Middle East can be held due to US-Israel war on Iran.

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