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“Safety and wellbeing” will determine whether major motorsport events due to take place in Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will go ahead, as military conflict in the region continues
The safety and wellbeing of individuals will determine if major motorsport events in Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia will proceed amidst ongoing military conflict in the region. The recent US-Israel attack on Iran has sparked war in various Middle Eastern countries, impacting early-season events in F1, MotoGP, and World Endurance Championship schedules. While there has been minor disruption for F1 personnel traveling to Australia due to the conflict, the Australian Grand Prix is expected to proceed with minimal disturbance. However, uncertainty remains regarding the contingency plans for personnel and freight passing through the Middle East. The imminent concern is for events scheduled in the Middle East in the coming weeks, including pre-season testing, WEC rounds in Qatar, and MotoGP and F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. FIA is actively monitoring the situation and prioritizing dialogue, protection of civilians, and the safety of all involved in motorsport events in the region. President Mohammed Ben Sulayem emphasized unity and shared purpose within the organization as guiding principles during these challenging times.
