Formula One Management has decided to press ahead with its plans to hold its final two races in the Middle East despite the potential threat posed by America’s war with Iran.
Moto GP raced in Qatar last weekend but one manufacturer stayed away due to concerns over travelling to the area.One RaceFans reader in the region, however, welcome the news F1 intends to visit as planned:
I am glad these events are going ahead.
I live in the UAE, this conflict which the US started by choice and which it has let spiral out of all control has been a strain on the region and everyone living here. Being able to go to the final race of the year will be a nice way to see out what has been a very tough year.
The UAE has handled the situation remarkably well, and we have not had any alerts or strikes for several months, so I expect the race will go off without a hitch.
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