F1 to press ahead with final Middle East races

Formula One Management has decided to go ahead with plans to hold its final two races of the season in the Middle East, despite the potential threat posed by America's war with Iran.

MotoGP raced in Qatar the previous weekend, although one manufacturer stayed away due to concerns about travelling to the area. A RaceFans reader based in the UAE welcomed F1's decision, saying the conflict has been a strain on the region and those living there, and that the final race would be a welcome way to end a difficult year.

The reader said the UAE had handled the situation well and that there had been no alerts or strikes for several months, adding that they expected the race to go ahead without a hitch.