Aston Martin will ‘be really surprised’ if FIA take risks over F1 finale

Uncertainty over whether F1 will race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi for the season’s final rounds continues to grow, and Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack blames the media for “a lot of fear” and “distraction” over the topic.

While F1 seems insistent on finishing the 2026 season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, instability in the Middle East creates a complex decision for the championship. The backup plan, if F1 decides not to head to the Middle East, is to race in Imola for the final round.