Abu Dhabi GP under threat of getting canceled because of ongoing Middle East crisis

Abu Dhabi GP has acted as the final race on an F1 calendar for several years.

Abu Dhabi GP under threat of getting canceled because of ongoing Middle East crisis

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (via IMAGO)

The 2023 Formula 1 season has only got only three races remaining on the calendar. With the Brazilian Grand Prix weekend just a day away, it has come to light that the final race of the season, the iconic Abu Dhabi GP, is under major threat of getting canceled because of environmental, cultural, and political reasons.

As per the latest, is believed that because of the large number of events that have taken place in Abu Dhabi recently and the ongoing Gaza crisis, it has had a major negative impact on the population and the areas that have been involved. Keeping this in view, there is a very probable chance that this month’s event could get canceled.

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There are a few other factors involved as well and amidst all the chaos, the sport’s hierarchy is keeping close tabs on the situation. F1 wants to hold the event but if the circumstances don’t turn out in the sport’s favor, the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will get cancelled.

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Moreover, considering how delicate this situation has become in the last few hours, all ten F1 teams have also been notified about the potential prospect. Abu Dhabi has acted as the final destination on a Formula 1 calendar for several years and is a well-renowned event. It was at this track the famous 2021 Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen tussle came to its conclusion.

Las Vegas could be the final race in case the Abu Dhabi GP gets canceled

While the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is on the brink of getting canceled, the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix could become the final race of the 2023 F1 season. The interest in the event is already at an all-time high because of the investment that has gone into promoting it, and if it also turns out to be the final race, the interest will go off the charts.

Las Vegas GP (Credits: F1)
Las Vegas GP (Credits: F1)

The Las Vegas Grand Prix organizers have invested heavily into promoting the event and with Abu Dhabi getting canceled, will bode well for them from the business point of view. Ending the 2023 F1 season around the Las Vegas strip would be a great idea in case Abu Dhabi gets canceled.

Moreover, the F1 drivers have already several times made known their excitement around the Las Vegas event, and considering the delicate situation of certain teams in the Constructors Championship, the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend could turn out to be a hugely crucial one for several reasons.

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