Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss

Sincity Press Staff 1 hour ago 1 min read 2
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Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the 2026 championship will end in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

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