# 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.
- Title: F2 rebuffs Iran war fears for 2026 title race · Motorsport
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: fia, formula 2, iran war, qatar, abu dhabi, formula 1, racing, championship, title race, sports, cars, rebuffs
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/fia-f2/news/f2-rebuffs-suggestion-it-might-already-have-a-2026-champion-because-of-the-iran-war/10865537
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-16T08:10:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, f2, formula 2, iran war, qatar, abu dhabi, formula 1, racing, championship, title race, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

F2 CEO Bruno Michel confirms 2026 championship will conclude in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, avoiding retroactive champion designation due to Iran war disruptions.