FIA chief anticipates Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will go ahead
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said he would not send Formula 1 to a location he considered unsafe. He expects the scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi to proceed.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the FIA president, has signaled that he expects Formula 1’s planned events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi to take place. He also indicated that he would not allow the championship to compete at a site he deemed unsafe. The available material does not describe any specific safety concerns, assessments, or conditions attached to either race.
The outcome may matter most to F1 teams, drivers, track staff, and spectators planning around the two events, as uncertainty could affect travel and operations. For broader audiences, the governing body’s stated safety test could shape confidence in how race hosts are evaluated. Because the available remarks offer no details on specific risks or conditions, any social impact remains speculative and likely limited unless the races’ status changes.