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Carlos Sainz not yet convinced F1 season can conclude in Middle East

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insists Qatar on November 29 and Abu Dhabi on December 6 will go ahead, while some teams reportedly keep Imola on standby.

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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCarlos Sainz says it's premature to be confident about finishing the F1 season in the Middle East, with Qatar on November twenty-ninth and Abu Dhabi on December sixth.

  2. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThe FIA president says his children live in the UAE, so he'd never send anyone somewhere dangerous.

  3. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLook, that's a dad's word, and I'm telling you that's good enough.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHe also said, quote, I cannot predict this. That's the least reassuring thing a dad has said since I know a shortcut.

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  1. F1 fan faces prison over Singapore GP security breach · Yahoo Sports
  2. WATCH: Aboard USS George Washington as tensions rise in the Middle… · ABC News
  3. New Middle East, GOP streaks at risk, St Petersburg oil strikes · Axios
  4. US issues rare Middle East red alert to citizens in region · Euronews.com
  5. F1 US Grand Prix targets world record with giant Austin hat · GPFans
  6. Hegseth makes surprise trip to Middle East · The Washington Times
  7. Carlos Sainz not yet convinced F1 season can conclude in Middle East (this story)

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