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Formula One confirms Middle East finale as Qatar and Abu Dhabi races proceed
Liberty Media has confirmed that the Formula One season will conclude in the Middle East as originally planned, with races scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Italy's Imola circuit will no longer serve as a reserve venue.
LSN Singapore ·
Formula One's 2024 season will conclude with back-to-back races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi as scheduled, Liberty Media confirmed on Tuesday. The sport's governing body said there would be no need for contingency arrangements, with Italy's Imola circuit no longer required as a backup option. The decision provides clarity on the calendar as teams and drivers prepare for the final stretch of the championship. Qatar and Abu Dhabi have been mainstays on the Formula One calendar, with the Middle Eastern venues offering reliable infrastructure and weather conditions for the season's closing rounds. The confirmation allows logistics partners and broadcasters to proceed with final preparations for the championship-deciding races without uncertainty over alternative venues.