FIA chief defends F1 races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi: 'There is nothing wrong there'
Ben Sulayem confirms that the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as scheduled, dismissing media reports about the situation in the Middle East. He emphasizes that the reality differs from what is portrayed in the media and reassures that his family is safe in the UAE. Despite previous cancellations of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to conflict, he remains optimistic about the upcoming events. However, Max Verstappen expresses his concerns about racing in regions near conflict, suggesting that it may not be appropriate to hold events there.