Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix to go ahead despite Middle East conflict, says F1 chief
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Formula One Group president and CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the upcoming season-ending grands prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as planned. The announcement was made despite ongoing conflict and tensions in the Middle East region.
Domenicali noted strong public interest in the final events of the racing calendar, highlighting that Abu Dhabi has sold 99 percent of its tickets and is generating significant excitement. Earlier in the scheduling adjustments, races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were previously scrapped.
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Guardian Sport (GB)Focuses heavily on the Middle East conflict context and cancelled regional races.
Free Malaysia Today (MY)Emphasizes commercial success and high ticket sales for the season finale.