Mohammed Ben Sulayem defends uncertainty regarding Formula 1 season conclusion
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem addressed concerns regarding the lack of clarity surrounding the end of the current Formula 1 season. The governing body has faced questions about the remaining schedule as officials navigate ongoing security instability in the Middle East. Ben Sulayem defended the decision to delay definitive scheduling updates during the period of uncertainty. No final decisions regarding venue changes or race cancellations have been confirmed by the FIA to date. The situation remains fluid as the organization monitors regional developments to ensure safety for all teams and personnel. Officials continue to evaluate the implications of the security climate on the final rounds of the championship.
- •Mohammed Ben Sulayem defends the wait for clarity regarding the F1 season conclusion.
- •Middle East security concerns remain the primary factor behind the scheduling uncertainty.
- •The FIA president addressed the lack of updates during a period of ongoing regional instability.
- •No official changes to the calendar have been announced as of September 7, 2026.
- 4:57 PMESPN F1 — FIA boss defends uncertainty around end of season
"FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has defended the wait for clarity over how this year's Formula 1 season will end amid uncertainty over the Middle East security situation.
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