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F2 rebuffs Iran war fears for 2026 title race
F2 CEO says 2026 season will finish in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite Iran war concerns.
In brief
F2 CEO says 2026 season will finish in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite Iran war concerns. F2 CEO Bruno Michel confirms 2026 championship will conclude in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, avoiding retroactive champion designation due to Iran war disruptions. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Iran war impact on racing
Iran war threats have caused some racing calendar changes but F2 plans to finish in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
F2 CEO Michel's stance
F2 CEO Bruno Michel insists Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds will not be cancelled despite Iran war concerns.
Contingency plans for cancellations
FIA has prepared a backup race in Imola for December if Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are cancelled.
Baku race addition
F2 added a race to its Baku schedule in September to prepare for potential cancellations.
Rafael Camara's title position
Rafael Camara leads F2 standings with 207 points ahead of Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov.
No retroactive champion
F2 will not retroactively crown champion if Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are cancelled.
The takeaway
F2 CEO Bruno Michel confirms 2026 championship will conclude in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, avoiding retroactive champion designation due to Iran war disruptions.
