Carlos Sainz has expressed his doubts about the viability of the final races of the 2026 Formula 1 season, scheduled in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The current conflict situation in the Middle East leads the Spanish driver to consider that it is «premature» to guarantee that these events could take place normally.
Despite the F1 and FIA management maintaining their intention to proceed with the planned calendar, Sainz indicated that the political instability in the region is concerning. The imminent elections in the United States, along with the increasing attacks in Saudi Arabia, have raised significant concerns about what could happen in the coming weeks.
The Williams driver, who also holds an executive position in the GPDA Drivers’ Association, pointed out that he trusts the criteria and information that F1 executives have, who are more aware of the situation on the ground. «If what they say is that it is safe, then we, as drivers, must trust their decision,» Sainz stated.
Additionally, Sainz noted that the world can change rapidly and that one must be prepared for possible modifications. «We cannot just move forward because we want to, it is necessary to be reactive to the global events that will unfold,» concluded the driver.
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