Hamilton Gives Thumbs up to Gulf GPs Despite Iran Conflict
- On Wednesday, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said he 'hopes' Formula 1 proceeds with the scheduled 2026 season finale in the Middle East despite the ongoing United States-Iran conflict.
- Escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in the Gulf have created significant uncertainty regarding the climax of the 2026 season, with races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi at risk.
- UK Foreign Office advice warns the situation 'remains unpredictable' with a 'risk of more attacks and unforeseen escalation,' contributing to unease among the 2,000-strong traveling circus where 10 of 11 teams are based in the UK.
- Formula 1 is delaying its final decision on the season's conclusion while preparing contingency plans to hold the final races in Europe, specifically at Imola, if necessary.
- Next year's 24-race calendar is set to begin in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, though 41-year-old Briton Hamilton recently criticized the sport's current race formula and changes to the Monaco circuit.
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Hamilton gives thumbs up to Gulf GPs despite Iran conflict
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix were scrapped earlier this season due to the start of Israel and the United States' war with Iran. The seven-time world champion said he believed "things seem to be okay out there" and added that he trusted the judgement of Formula One chief executive Stefano Domenicali in making the right decisions. Speaking in Baku ahead of this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix, a country that borders Iran, Hamilton said…
Lewis Hamilton hits out at F1 changes saying they 'make absolutely no sense to me'
Lewis Hamilton has hit out at Formula One's changes for the upcoming season, saying they "make absolutely no sense to me".The Ferrari driver is in action in Azerbaijan and was asked about the sport's alterations for the next campaign.Part of next year's changes will reduce regular events by nine miles, so teams won't have to build bigger fuel tanks under the updated engine regulations.Hamilton criticised the move, saying: "The races should be lo…
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