Coverage dated November 10, 2026

F1 ends plans for backup race in Italy as season finale nears in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

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Formula 1 plans to proceed with its season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite tensions in the Middle East. The status of these races has been uncertain since the Iran war. On Tuesday a source revealed that F1 has dropped plans for the Imola circuit in Italy as a backup option.

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    F1 ends plans for backup race in Italy as season finale nears in Qatar and Abu Dhabi (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Formula 1 plans to proceed with its season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite tensions in the Middle East. The status of these races has been uncertain since the Iran war. On Tuesday a source revealed that F1 has dropped plans for the Imola circuit in Italy as a backup option.

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