The FIA has determined that the decision regarding the season finale of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia will be made in mid-September, due to the unpredictable situation in the Middle East.
The WRC is scheduled to hold its last event of the season from November 11 to 14, but a climate of doubt has recently emerged due to the conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran.
The situation was further complicated by the breakdown of the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S./Israel, which led to a new escalation of hostilities in the region, while fears of new attacks continued, with commercial vessels avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.
Recently, the World Endurance Championship (WEC) announced that its events in the Middle East will be replaced with new races in Barcelona and Monza. This comes after the decision to move the Bahrain Grand Prix to Sepang, scheduled for October 2 to 4.
The FIA is constantly monitoring the implications of this tension in the region, as the director of road sports, Emilia Abel, stated that the goal is to find the best way to proceed. Even if the decision turns out to be positive, the situation could change rapidly.
Abel indicated that a decision on the future of the event will be made in mid-September. Additionally, she clarified that alternative plans are not being considered at this time in case the event in Saudi Arabia cannot take place, and efforts are focused on making the scheduled event a reality.
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