F2 assures Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds will proceed amid Iran war concerns
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel confirmed that the final rounds of the 2026 season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead as planned. This decision comes despite the destabilization in the Middle East caused by the ongoing Iran war, which sparked from tensions involving the United States and Israel. Michel's statements aim to reassure stakeholders that the championship will continue without cancellation. The circuit previously modified its calendar due to regional conflicts, but maintains current plans for the upcoming races.
- •Bruno Michel states Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds will not be cancelled.
- •Ongoing Iran war threatens regional stability and impacts racing calendars.
- •F2 had previously adjusted its schedule due to regional conflicts.
- •CEO aims to reassure stakeholders about the race calendar.
- 8:10 AMMotorsport.com — F2 rebuffs suggestion its title race might be over because of the Iran war
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — F2 rebuffs suggestion its title race might be over because of the Iran war
"Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has stated the 2026 season-concluding Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds “will not be cancelled”, despite the threat of the Iran war. The conflict, which was started by United States and Israel strikes in late February, has destabilised the Middle East. Some of the lesser consequences in the grand scheme of things were the impact on racing calendars, with F2’s Bahrain ...Keep reading
"F2 CEO Michel insists the final rounds are happening as planned and there won’t be a retroactively crowned champion
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 16, 2026, 8:10 AMF2 rebuffs suggestion its title race might be over because of the Iran war
Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has stated the 2026 season-concluding Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds “will not be cancelled”, despite the threat of the Iran war. The conflict, which was started by United States and Israel strikes in late February, has destabilised the Middle East. Some of the lesser consequences in the grand scheme of things were the impact on racing calendars, with F2’s Bahrain ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 16, 2026, 8:10 AMF2 rebuffs suggestion its title race might be over because of the Iran war
F2 CEO Michel insists the final rounds are happening as planned and there won’t be a retroactively crowned champion
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