Hamilton expresses hope for F1 races in the Middle East
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Lewis Hamilton hopes that Formula 1 will continue with the final races of the season in the Middle East. His comments come amid the ongoing United States-Iran conflict, raising questions about safety and logistics for the events. Hamilton's remarks reflect the concerns within the F1 community about how the geopolitical situation might affect the schedule. The governing body of F1 has yet to make an official statement regarding any potential changes to the racing calendar in light of these events.
- •Lewis Hamilton hopes for F1 races in the Middle East.
- •Ongoing US-Iran conflict raises safety concerns.
- •F1 has not made an official statement on schedule changes.
- •Upcoming races are crucial for F1's financial and logistical success.
- 4:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lewis Hamilton hopes F1 will press ahead with plans to end season in Middle East
- 4:35 PMESPN F1 — Hamilton 'hopes' F1 can race in the Middle East
"‘I personally want to go. I love going to the Middle East’ Qatar and Abu Dhabi races could still be cancelled With the finale of this year’s Formula One season still in doubt because of the war in the Middle East, Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes the sport will be able to conclude its calendar with the two scheduled rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. F1 is pressing ahead with its original plan, although a contingency plan is understood to be in place to host a final round in Imola if the volatile situation in the Middle East means both meetings have to be cancelled. Speaking before this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton said he hoped they would take place and that he trusted the sport to make the right decision, given the unease among many in the paddock of racing in the region while the conflict continues. Continue reading...
"Lewis Hamilton "hopes" Formula 1 presses ahead with ending this season in the Middle East despite the ongoing United States-Iran conflict.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 23, 2026, 4:40 PMLewis Hamilton hopes F1 will press ahead with plans to end season in Middle East
‘I personally want to go. I love going to the Middle East’ Qatar and Abu Dhabi races could still be cancelled With the finale of this year’s Formula One season still in doubt because of the war in the Middle East, Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes the sport will be able to conclude its calendar with the two scheduled rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. F1 is pressing ahead with its original plan, although a contingency plan is understood to be in place to host a final round in Imola if the volatile situation in the Middle East means both meetings have to be cancelled. Speaking before this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hamilton said he hoped they would take place and that he trusted the sport to make the right decision, given the unease among many in the paddock of racing in the region while the conflict continues. Continue reading...
- ESPN F1Sep 23, 2026, 4:35 PMHamilton 'hopes' F1 can race in the Middle East
Lewis Hamilton "hopes" Formula 1 presses ahead with ending this season in the Middle East despite the ongoing United States-Iran conflict.
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