# F1 Teams Need Decision By Mid-October On Final Races

> F1 teams must decide by mid-October if final races proceed after Iran war disruptions.
- Title: F1 Teams Need Decision By Mid-October On Final Races
- Summary: F1 teams must decide by mid-October if final races proceed after Iran war disruptions. F1 teams need to confirm by mid-October whether November and December…
- Keywords: formula 1, imola, qatar, abu dhabi, iran war, final races, mid-october, sports, cars, Teams, Need, Decision
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/14/formula-1-teams-need-decision-on-whether-final-races-will-go-ahead-by-mid-october
- Published: 2026-10-14T00:01:10+00:00
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- Topics: formula 1, f1, imola, qatar, abu dhabi, iran war, final races, mid-october, sports, cars
## F1 Teams Need Mid-October Decision
Formula 1 team bosses say they need to know by mid-october whether the series’ final two races will go ahead as planned.
## Iran War Threatens November December Races
Qatar and Abu Dhabi are due to hold the final two races of the season in november and december but the war in iran put those plans in jeopardy.
## Imola Backup Plan Readiness
F1 has a back-up plan to hold an alternative event at imola but teams say they need to know by mid-october.
## Haas Team Principal On Imola Challenges
Haas team principal ayao komatsu said imola is getting ready for a possible race but winter job challenges require alternative staff.
## Audi Team Principal On Imola Temperatures
Audi team principal mattia binotto said imola temperatures in december would be hotter than las vegas not a winter concern.
## Key takeaway

F1 teams need to confirm by mid-October whether November and December races will happen amid Iran war risks.