# FIA Confirms F1 Races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi Proceed

> FIA president says Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 races will run despite Middle East tensions.
- Title: FIA Confirms F1 Races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi Proceed
- Summary: FIA president says Qatar and Abu Dhabi F1 races will run despite Middle East tensions. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirms Formula 1 races in Qatar…
- Keywords: fia, formula 1, qatar grand prix, abu dhabi grand prix, middle east conflict, f1 races, fia president, sports, cars, Confirms, Races, Qatar
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-expects-f1-races-in-qatar-and-abu-dhabi-to-continue-as-planned/10866547
- Author: Jake Boxall-Legge
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:02:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fia, formula 1, qatar grand prix, abu dhabi grand prix, middle east conflict, f1 races, fia president, sports, cars
## FIA confirms races proceed
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Formula 1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead despite Middle East tensions.
## Middle East tensions impact races
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were cancelled earlier this year due to US-Israel and Iran conflicts.
## Recent attacks in Saudi Arabia
A missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport killed 13 people, prompting airport reopening with limited service.
## FIA contingency plans
FIA has contingency measures for travel disruptions, including local ASN volunteers and officials.
## FIA's response to risks
Ben Sulayem states he would not move his family from the UAE if he felt it was unsafe.
## Ben Sulayem's confidence
Ben Sulayem says he feels 'secure' about the races, explaining he would not leave his family in the Emirates if unsafe.
## FIA's backup plan
FIA has a backup plan to host the season finale at Imola if tensions escalate further.
## Key takeaway

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirms Formula 1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as planned amid Middle East conflicts.