# F1 to hold Middle East races despite Iran conflict

> F1 races in Middle East proceed as US-Iran war strains region.
- Title: F1 to hold Middle East races despite Iran conflict · RaceFans
- Summary: F1 races in Middle East proceed as US-Iran war strains region. A UAE resident supports F1's Middle East races amid US-Iran conflict tensions.
- Keywords: formula one, middle east races, iran conflict, uae, f1 races, us iran war, RaceFans
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/11/11/featured-comment-why-one-reader-is-glad-f1-will-try-to-hold-middle-east-races
- Published: 2026-11-11T13:11:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: formula one, middle east races, iran conflict, uae, f1 races, us iran war, sports, cars
## F1 plans Middle East races
Formula One Management decided to hold final two races in the Middle East despite US-Iran war concerns.
## UAE resident supports races
A UAE resident says F1 races will ease regional strain from US-Iran conflict.

> I am glad these events are going ahead
## UAE stability
UAE has handled US-Iran conflict well with no strikes or alerts for months.

> The UAE has handled the situation remarkably well
## Key takeaway

A UAE resident supports F1's Middle East races amid US-Iran conflict tensions.