F1 confirms Qatar and Abu Dhabi races will proceed as scheduled

The FIA has moved to reassure teams and fans that the two marquee races in the Gulf region remain firmly on the 2024 Formula 1 schedule. The confirmation comes amid ongoing regional instability that has necessitated significant adjustments to the sport's Middle East calendar.

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has been cancelled entirely due to security concerns arising from the conflict in the region. In a related scheduling shift, the Bahrain Grand Prix has been relocated from its traditional slot and moved to Malaysia, further reshaping the calendar for teams and broadcasters across Asia.

The FIA's decision to maintain the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races underscores the organisation's commitment to completing the championship season in the Gulf, where both venues have hosted Formula 1 events in recent years. Abu Dhabi, which typically hosts the season finale, remains a cornerstone fixture on the international motorsport calendar.

Teams are now adjusting their logistical planning around the revised schedule, which will see the championship conclude in the United Arab Emirates. The F1 circus will continue to operate under enhanced security protocols across all remaining venues.