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title: "F1 teams seek clarity over Qatar and Abu Dhabi finale"
url: https://sportshorts.net/story/f1-teams-seek-qatar-abu-dhabi-decision
published: 2026-10-14T10:08:52Z
updated: 2026-10-14T10:29:40Z
summary: "RaceFans reports teams are pressing for a mid-October call as Imola is readied as a fallback."
author: "SportShorts Desk"
categories: ["Formula 1"]
tags: ["Abu Dhabi Grand Prix", "F1", "Qatar Grand Prix"]
lang: en
---

# F1 teams seek clarity over Qatar and Abu Dhabi finale

*The season’s closing Gulf races remain officially on the calendar, but teams want a decision soon.*

Formula 1 teams are pressing for clarity by mid-October over whether the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can go ahead as planned.

RaceFans reported that Imola is being prepared as a contingency venue. F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali had previously said both Gulf races remained confirmed, and neither event has been cancelled.