Hamilton wants F1 to race Middle East finale despite ongoing conflict

Lewis Hamilton said he hopes Formula One ends its 2026 season with the scheduled rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi despite the ongoing US-Iran conflict.

• Hamilton said he trusts F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali to make the right decision on racing in the Middle East.
• F1 has prepared Imola as a contingency venue for the final round if both Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled.
• Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix were cancelled earlier this year, with the Bahrain round moved to Sepang, Malaysia.
• Singer Zara Larsson confirmed she will not perform at the Abu Dhabi race weekend.