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Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss

Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss
BBC Sport Wednesday 29 July 2026, 11:04 UTC 1 min read
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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.

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.
Europe (LOCATION) Stefano Domenicali (PERSON) the Middle East (LOCATION) Qatar (LOCATION) Abu Dhabi (LOCATION)
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