Vasseur Discusses Budget Implications of Uncertain Qatar, Abu Dhabi Races

Formula 1’s uncertain Middle East finale could have consequences that extend well beyond the race calendar, potentially reshaping how teams use their development budgets during the closing stages of the 2026 season, according to Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur. As the sport weighs the fate of the final two rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the ongoing conflict with Iran has cast doubt over whether those races can go ahead as planned. For the teams, that uncertainty could alter not only their travel schedules, but also how they deploy their remaining resources. Vasseur believes the implications could be particularly interesting…