F1 says Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain on despite war contingency plans

Formula 1 has stated that the upcoming Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix remain on schedule, though the competition has established war contingency plans as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues. The final two races of the 2026 season are currently planned for the Middle East, but the sport's organizers have set a mid-September deadline to determine if the events can safely proceed.

Under the contingency plans, a review in September will decide whether the championship will instead conclude in Europe. While the races are still on track for now, the ongoing geopolitical conflict has introduced uncertainty regarding the final rounds of the racing season.