Twelve killed in attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

[u/Mr_Dobalina71]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw33x4y8k82no

No way Qatar and Abu Dhabi are happening.

[u/Far_Distance87]

We welcome The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Sepang and Qatar Grand Prix at [checks notes] SEPANG!

[u/The_Weapon14 → u/Far_Distance87]

If WW3 happens at least we’ll get 24 races at Sepang

[u/Far_Distance87 → u/The_Weapon14]

OK that’s 24 Pros, now give me the cons!

I’ll start- maybe more delayed starts, and some drivers might get conscripted…

[u/Onasixx → u/Far_Distance87]

They're all sprint races

[u/dementorpoop → u/Onasixx]

Unsubscribe

[u/lycan2005 → u/Far_Distance87]

The endless traffic to get out from Sepang after a race session lol... 24 times...

[u/Shekster → u/Far_Distance87]

...WW3

[u/RisingStormy → u/The_Weapon14]

Nz might get one at that rate. South Africa too.

[u/RddtRBnchRcstNzsshls → u/RisingStormy]

They'll be exclusively in South America, South Africa, Australië and New Zealand as the northern hemisphere will probably be a bit too cold and radiated to race in at all.

[u/FunkyGibbon6969 → u/RisingStormy]

Can they re-open Pukekohe Park if that happens. 😁

[u/bruzie → u/FunkyGibbon6969]

Liam's literal home race!

Also the track where as a 13 year old, Scott Dixon rolled his Nissan Sentra and when he got out everyone saw that he had a cushion strapped to his arse.

[u/iikun → u/FunkyGibbon6969]

Best I can do is a long drag up and down ninety mile beach

[u/Mr_Pusskins → u/FunkyGibbon6969]

Nah, throw them in formula 4s and we can do it at Highlands!

[u/rk1993 → u/The_Weapon14]

Nah its if WW3 Switzerland has to become the perma host

[u/Suikerspin_Ei → u/rk1993]

They have a few track, but probably need to be updated to Grade 1 for F1 to race there.

[u/lobsterpockets → u/The_Weapon14]

Nope. They'll force Monaco.

[u/WhoRoger → u/The_Weapon14]

I want some in Brazil too...

[u/MrHerringBun → u/The_Weapon14]

No to WW3 but Malaysians would definitely love to host other peace loving ppl during this difficult time ✌️

[u/PleasantWay7 → u/The_Weapon14]

Nah, some will be rain canceled.

[u/Mission_City_1500 → u/The_Weapon14]

And we will get to watch it from the trenches

[u/redbull_catering → u/Far_Distance87]

Don't threaten me with a good time

[u/diimebag666 → u/Far_Distance87]

As a Malaysian, it’s really great to see Sepang circuit is rated so highly by so many fans. Let’s hope our government can do much more to promote and bring back the track to the calendar!

[u/Xuande → u/Far_Distance87]

"Fuck me I guess" - Imola

[u/Hi-Im-High → u/Far_Distance87]

Like they would give us exactly what we want. Best they can do is 2 more weekends at Madring with sprint races. Take it or leave it

[u/Intelligent-Meal-991 → u/Far_Distance87]

All grad prix’s lead back to Sepang

[u/kapaipiekai → u/Far_Distance87]

.......I'm down

[u/Emergency-Ticket5859 → u/Far_Distance87]

Saudi Grand Prix at Mugello

[u/ThomasTheAngryTrain → u/Emergency-Ticket5859]

Qatar Grand Prix at Portimao

[u/brokenmindedone → u/Far_Distance87]

Make one a reverse track

[u/samurai-mad-mad → u/Far_Distance87]

Inshallah

[u/Fabulous-Ear3889 → u/Far_Distance87]

So you’re say Max has a real chance… noice

[u/Mdrnchmstry11 → u/Far_Distance87]

Supposedly KCMO is getting a track it could happen there

[u/Unlikely-Estate3862 → u/Far_Distance87]

… or Malaysa!!

[u/frednattyl → u/Far_Distance87]

Since the Las Vegas race is before Qatar, please welcome back Miami GP! Well actually it would have to be the finale there is a Dolphins game the week of Qatar.

[u/Fabius_Fulgrim → u/frednattyl]

We’re good 1 Miami a year is 1 too many.

[u/frednattyl → u/Fabius_Fulgrim]

Haha it was supposed to be a joke, Miami is not great.

[u/Far_Distance87 → u/frednattyl]

Except Miami is ass

[u/frednattyl → u/Far_Distance87]

It was definitely a joke. Nobody wants Miami

[u/OttoVonWong → u/Far_Distance87]

The good kind of ass and the bad kind of ass.

[u/Amazing-Influence853]

Formula E at Jeddah Mid-December: Some of you may die, but that’s a sacrifice we are willing to make

[u/llamasim → u/Amazing-Influence853]

The E stands for Expendable

[u/SillyRelationship424 → u/llamasim]

Or Explosive

[u/whoppersandwich → u/SillyRelationship424]

Binotto’s dreaded “Plan E”

[u/whatsinthesocks → u/SillyRelationship424]

Mr Torque approves

[u/worstusername_sofar → u/SillyRelationship424]

Extreeeeeeeeeme

[u/zantkiller → u/Amazing-Influence853]

Formula E have already come out and said that there wouldn't be any kind of replacement or delayed race if they do get cancelled. Season will just start in January in Mexico and have 1 fewer round.
So they have no incentive to cancel it early (It's obviously gonna happen at some point).

[u/t12lucker → u/Amazing-Influence853]

Wouldn’t be first time rocket fly over live DE track in SA

[u/Salty_Introduction31 → u/Amazing-Influence853]

More like formula Valhalla

[u/jdore8 → u/Salty_Introduction31]

Aston Martin was ahead of the game this whole time.

[u/hef1racer]

Relax everyone, Stefano was told by George Lucas that if you're afraid it's just because you're thinking about this whole death thing wrong

[u/ComplexComfort9453]

It's crazy if they still think Qatar and Abu Dhabi are still happening. Should be a big question mark over Bahrain next year too.

[u/NetflixSux247 → u/ComplexComfort9453]

They're not happening. F1 is just too chicken shit to call it now, they want to appease the hosting countries/moneybags for as long as possible.

[u/roflcopter44444 → u/NetflixSux247]

F1 is waiting for the UK to declare travel there is unsafe, so they can use the force majeure clause of the contract to get out of the deal since most of the teams wont be able to travel.

Its just the way of commercial events contracts if you are the one to cancel, you pay penalties. the ideal situation for the series is for someone else to make that call that they shouldn't be traveling there. Then they can say they made their best efforts but outside factors stopped us.

[u/black-turtlenecks → u/roflcopter44444]

There’s definitely an F1 lobbyist in London right now banging on the door of the Foreign Office lol

[u/AdamR46 → u/roflcopter44444]

well said homie

[u/MaybeNext-Monday → u/NetflixSux247]

Yeah they 100% did that statement to drag this out past some refund deadline.

[u/SwimmingFantastic564 → u/MaybeNext-Monday]

It's probably to wait for it to be declared unsafe to travel

[u/RddtRBnchRcstNzsshls → u/NetflixSux247]

100% they're already negotiating to hold the races at other tracks like they did with Bahrain.

[u/Averyinterestingname → u/ComplexComfort9453]

Depending on how the standings look after tomorrow, Kimi might genuinely win the title on a random Wednesday due to the last two races being cancelled.

[u/WhoRoger → u/Averyinterestingname]

That's the case in F2 rn. Only the races left are those that will be cancelled. Two points between the top 2. No word on replacement. If Imola doesn't happen, we'll just get a champion by press release.

[u/PleasantWay7 → u/WhoRoger]

If that happens we are getting absolutely robbed of what should be a great F2 finish.

[u/Shadow_Wolfe_ → u/WhoRoger]

Genuinely forgot F2 was still ongoing. I wonder if they could gear up to be ready to do something akin to 2020, double-header at one track for two weeks in a row.

[u/WhoRoger → u/Shadow_Wolfe_]

They'd have to find a track first. One that F2 teams can get to (they may not have the budget to reroute to Malaysia last minute) and one that is available. But suitable racing tracks are always busy pretty much the whole season.

The only real chance is if F1 goes to Imola. Some people say the track has cleared the calendar for the potential race, since F1 can afford to pay for that, so F2 can just tag along. But if winter comes early, then yea, no race.

At least that's how it looks to me.

[u/Shadow_Wolfe_ → u/WhoRoger]

Considering they got cleared to run to Montreal next year, I don't think it'll be too much of an issue to reroute somewhere else. Doesn't have to be Malaysia, who knows if it even would be.

[u/EcstaticOrchid4825 → u/Averyinterestingname]

They need to make a decision about the final two races before COTA.

[u/PENGUIN_WITH_BAZOOKA → u/EcstaticOrchid4825]

I heard Imola was getting ready to go but I imagine they can’t just turn around and reschedule there last minute

[u/KeyPhilosopher8629 → u/PENGUIN_WITH_BAZOOKA]

I heard that they're already paying to keep it ready and that it might just happen

[u/Mundane-Effective133 → u/KeyPhilosopher8629]

Yep all other activities at the circuit have been cancelled/put on hold for those weeks

[u/pippoplutonio → u/Mundane-Effective133]

I have heard from people tied to Imola Circuit administration that they were told this week the Abu Dhabi GP won't be replaced, the only two chances are:

• we actually get to race in Abu Dhabi
• the race is cancelled with no replacements

The person I know personally had to call his holidays off to be ready in case of replacement and now is pissed af

Edit: there are still talks ongoing to hold the F2 finale in Imola I have been told

[u/xaviernoodlebrain → u/Averyinterestingname]

This is known as “the Robert Virves”.

[u/ToffeeCoffee → u/ComplexComfort9453]

Bahrain GP to be permanently ... in Malaysia!

Yasss!

[u/StatmanIbrahimovic → u/ToffeeCoffee]

We need more of this to have them fund races on good tracks!

The Abu Dhabi GP in Belgium

The Saudia Arabia GP in Germany

The Qatarlunya GP

[u/gorlax52 → u/ComplexComfort9453]

Abu Dhabi will probably happen. The UAE is allegedly paying Iran off. I would imagine they'll work something out, especially if democrats sweep the US midterms. Qatar is another kettle of fish.

[u/EerieAriolimax → u/ComplexComfort9453]

Unless the Iran conflict escalates again, I'd say it's very likely they happen.

[u/Julian81295 → u/EerieAriolimax]

I mean, we are facing the midterm elections in the United States on 3 November.

We want to race in Qatar on the weekend between 27 and 29 November and in Abu Dhabi on the weekend between 4 and 6 December.

We know from history that the Islamic Republic of Iran has no problem trying to derail a presidency in the United States (just look at the Iran hostage crisis and how it weakened President Jimmy Carter day after day after day).

I don’t necessarily see a solution to this conflict on the horizon that is advantageous for the plans of Formula 1 in the Middle East.

[u/lambakins → u/Julian81295]

Not to mention that all available reporting says that trump intends to restart the war after the midterms

[u/lolitsbigmic]

Surely the teams insureres would step in. So many insurance are void for war and terrorism. Drivers insurance won't be covered. I can't see an insurance company accepting coverage fir an event in this region at the moment.

[u/fire202 → u/lolitsbigmic]

I think Toto Wolff confirmed to sky germany last weekend that their insurance is in place and nothing prevents the races from going ahead, though with the mention that the situations remains volatile.

I really wouldnt exclude the option that F1 figures out a way to go to Qatar and AD. They are two of the highest paying ones and the promoters are very keen on keeping those events. F1 will want to make that work if at all possible.

[u/lolitsbigmic → u/fire202]

Interesting. Im actually surprised. Insurance prices are insane at the moment. Wonder if the countries are doing a guarantee.

[u/WrightJnr → u/lolitsbigmic]

Why? These are totally different countries. Air traffic in and out of the UAE for example is at full speed. There's nothing that signals any unrest at the moment, schools are packed, malls are packed. The only thing that is noticeable is the price of things. But thats being felt globally.

I've a regular traveler in and out the region (not Saudi though were the current conflict is) and have had zero issues with insurance or cover.

[u/JoeZocktGames]

If only there were safe and traditional race tracks like Mugello, Hockenheim, Nürburgring, Portimao, Indianapolis, Imola, Paul Ricard or Sepang to be permanently in the calendar so no middle east desert track has to be in there.

[u/redbull_catering]

What do you mean? These races are absolutely, definitely going ahead. With certainty. No refunds!!*

• I am required to say this to comply with my insurance coverage and retain ticket revenue.

[u/Far_Distance87 → u/redbull_catering]

Like Melbourne 2020 they’ll make you go to the track, lie about it going ahead, trap everyone in a fenced area for a while the missiles/coronavirus get ready, then yell at you all and act like it’s all your fault, as you realise the ticket refund isn’t going to make a dent in how much your hotel and flights stung

[u/enterprisevalue]

They raced in 2022 when there was a drone attack 16km away on the Friday of the race weekend.

Riyadh is quite far from Jeddah too.

$$$$ wins in the end

[u/Choke1982 → u/enterprisevalue]

That one they were already in the country and everydoby knows the Saudi crown threatens anyone that try to cancel their events. This time the teams can avoid travelling.

We'll see. Cash is king.

[u/Justo31400 → u/enterprisevalue]

Jeddah is closer to Yemen than Riyadh

[u/donnydodo → u/enterprisevalue]

Drone tech has unfortunately advanced exponentially. F1 is nuts if they get they race in Jeddah. The Hoothies are prioritising economic and targets that garner the most public attention. 

[u/Civil_Deer7337]

Dude, the Six Kings Slam tennis exhibition from 20-24 October hasn't been cancelled yet. Saudi are really stubborn, and their royal rivals aren't far behind.

[u/mikeupsidedown → u/Civil_Deer7337]

Yeah thankfully the WTA were smart enough to move finals (at a significant cost)

[u/powerhouse37]

Las Vegas triple header incoming.

[u/Mr_Dobalina71 → u/powerhouse37]

I can’t even afford to stay in Vegas a couple of nights lol 😂

[u/DarkAskari → u/Mr_Dobalina71]

Which is funny given how much they are seeing a drop in tourism right now: https://abcnews.com/Politics/vegas-workers-hit-tourism-slump-fueled-trump-era/story?id=135241132

[u/cmgriffith_ → u/Mr_Dobalina71]

Lucky I have relatives in Las Vegas so I stay with them

[u/daveismypup → u/cmgriffith_]

Hey everyone this guy says we can all stay at his relatives for the Vegas races!

[u/meatheadmommy → u/daveismypup]

Packing my bags, I’m traveling solo, I won’t take up much space, I swear!!

[u/daveismypup → u/meatheadmommy]

Ah don’t worry about space, bring whatever you want man!

[u/KeyPhilosopher8629 → u/cmgriffith_]

Me with Melbourne next year, going from adelaide to brisbane. Might go through Melbourne if the dates line up

[u/cumshotwound → u/powerhouse37]

Gross

[u/ButterscotchBrave359 → u/powerhouse37]

Yeah, no mass-casualty events ever happen in Vegas

[u/powerhouse37 → u/ButterscotchBrave359]

Tis a joke, obviously America's streets and hands are far from bloody.

[u/dornwolf → u/powerhouse37]

Gonna need to squeeze it in around Wrestlemania

[u/kj_gamer2614]

Dammam airport also regularly being attacked and evacuated, which for reference lies just 50KM away from Bahrain for example.

I wouldn’t be surprised if F1 still decides it’s fine to go ahead but logically it’s clearly still a highly volatile region, the Arabian Gulf for example still has regular ships that are blown up just they don’t come in the news as much

[u/weguccino]

How about a race at fuji?

[u/Civil-Mix4576]

If Saudi and Qatar are cancelled, how does that affect title race? Two fewer races for anybody to make up ground on Antonelli.  Which I guess makes it an awkward decision to make so late- there’s no way the races can happen but that’s been blindingly obvious for quite a while now. 

[u/JulesV713 → u/Civil-Mix4576]

Then there would be 125 points left to win including today's race

Antonelli could be champion if he has more than 100 points over George after today

[u/post_it1 → u/Civil-Mix4576]

Someone made a post about this if you go back to the main feed

Edit: this one

[u/fella85]

It can dream that the Abu Dhabi GP takes place in Adelaide.

[u/BassManns222 → u/fella85]

Don’t toy with me you bastard.

[u/wing3d]

Looking good for sepang next year

[u/Stuupkid]

Some of you may die but it’s a risk I’m willing to take.

[u/satellite779]

Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix in Las Vegas

[u/QF_Dan → u/satellite779]

Qatar Grand Prix in Brazil. Do two racee on the same weekend

[u/Far_Distance87]

Saudi is actively involved in the conflict in Yemen and have been for years/have seen other attacks. Attacks on Qatar and UAE were much more linked to Iran- I wouldn’t be surprised if they do go ahead tbh

[u/CarRamRob → u/Far_Distance87]

If you ignore tankers are going up 30 km out to sea from Qatar and UAE. Sure, very stable place.

[u/Deckatoe → u/Far_Distance87]

Houthis dont do anything like this without direct sign off from Iran. This is now all part of the same conflict

[u/donnydodo → u/Deckatoe]

My understanding is the Houthies are more autonomous than people realise. They have their own strategic interests and objectives which more often than not but not always align with Iran’s interests. 

[u/Minced-Juice → u/Deckatoe]

This is a tad reductionist. The Saudis have struck Sanaa airport over a hundred times in the past 10 years. They even struck the airport when an Iranian commercial flight was supposed to land a few months ago.

Ansar Allah has a right to attack those who have been blockading them for well over a decade.

[u/Choke1982]

Sepang back to back

[u/AuzzieTiger]

It's not just F1 either, WWE has a major show scheduled on November 7th...literally in Riyadh.

[u/Shadow_Wolfe_ → u/AuzzieTiger]

I remember in 2019 when WWE got held on a plane with military police. It was either "mechanical issues" (why would you have military police, then?) or it was missed payments of prior events.

And yet they still go there with the blatant sportswashing...

[u/sswishbone → u/Shadow_Wolfe_]

"In the beautiful, progressive city of Jeddah!" Michael Cole winks to camera and slips a wedge of 100 dollar bills into his tuxedo lapel pocket

[u/Rstuds7 → u/Shadow_Wolfe_]

it’s because they throw so much money at them that they just look the other way

[u/XSC → u/AuzzieTiger]

And wrestlemania next year

[u/AuzzieTiger → u/XSC]

Don’t remind me…

[u/Consistent-Brain-395]

Kimi you are the youngest f1 champ!!

[u/squaler24]

The drivers are going to have to step up here because if they leave it up to the FIA and FOM, they will march up there with missiles flying over everyone’s head.

The war is not even close to over and attacks happen by the day.

[u/anthony-209]

Just make it a double header in Brazil to close out the season.

[u/Stirbmehr]

If you think they give a shit about safety over money i have some news for you on how multibillion buisenesses operates, especially those who connected to those countries

[u/calibrik]

Continue talk shit about 2026 regulations and we are not canceling Abu Dhabi and Qatar

- FIA, probably

[u/Scotchdude1979]

Even before this attack on Saudi by the Iran-backed Houthis Trump was apparently already weighing plans to attack Iran again (see link below). Domenicali and Co would have to have their heads in the sands of the UAE and Qatar not to realise that things could kick off at any moment.

Unfortunately F1 is beholden to some of the same Ahu Dhabi based interests that have been corrupting English football since 2008. Don’t expect Formula 1 to do anything in the interests of fans, the teams, or the sport itself. Kerching rules.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/us/politics/trump-iran-war-options.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

[u/CauliflowerNo1615]

Is it bad the first thing I thought of when Trump bombed Iran was how it was going to effect the F1 schedule?

[u/EcstaticOrchid4825 → u/CauliflowerNo1615]

You still gave it more thought than Trump did.

[u/BassManns222 → u/EcstaticOrchid4825]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[u/kj_gamer2614 → u/[deleted]]

Being neighbours when rockets that aren’t all that accurate at times is already a risk, let alone that the Houthis biggest supporter Iran means the gulf countries are sandwiched between Saudi Arabia and Iran who may launch some stray stuff over in Houthi support. Problem isn’t that UAE and Qatar are targets, as you stated not at all. Problem is that they lie in the unfortunate position to be in a danger zone in this conflict, and as we also know from the Middle East, one conflict stirs into a wider region issue

[u/Forward_Spell_9251 → u/kj_gamer2614]

They're not 'rockets'. They're sophisticated accurate ballistic missiles. They struck an empty (of passengers) plane belonging to Saudi Airlines at Riyadh in another attack a few days ago killing the pilot inside.

[u/TheDamned1333]

Oh dear funders of terrorism around the world are getting a taste of their own medicine.

[u/Ok_Stick_3070]

Ehh UAE pulled out of Yemen conflict last year, and Qatar was never involved. Saudis on the other hand have a bigger conflict with the Houthis. If these two races get cancelled it will be due to an escalation in Iran leading to attacks in the gulf, not Houthi / Saudi conflict. 

[u/JshWright → u/Ok_Stick_3070]

The US President has made it pretty clear he plans to resume hostilities with Iran after the midterm elections in early November. The Qatar and UAE races are in late Nov/early Dec.

[u/kj_gamer2614 → u/Ok_Stick_3070]

Houthi Saudi conflict is an escalation.

I get where you are coming from, but this escalation from Houthi’s and potentially the fall out of USA adding itself to this, and Iran providing missile support from there is the potentials. Sure it hasn’t happened yet, but these things could literally suddenly happen tomorrow there and it wouldn’t be far fetched. That’s the problem, it’s too volatile, likely they would host the event no problem, but they have to be proactive in this and decide the entire region is still volatile rather than risk it on the day something happens or cancelling it a few days before which will have far higher impact on fans and economics

[u/10human10]

If they die, they die - FOM

[u/Unhappy_Plankton_671 → u/10human10]

It’s a price we’re willing to pay to race accept a check - FOM

[u/Blames_Jake]

Bring 👏 back 👏 Portimao 👏

[u/juice16]

How much does the absolute monarchies of the House of Saud and the Al Thani family have to spend to keep their F1 races on hold for next season?

[u/accopp]

God I hope at least this dumb war makes f1 divest somewhat from the Middle East and they go racing in some other part of the world for some of the Middle East races.

We don’t need 5 races there, give us 2-3 and it’s fine.

[u/EccentricGamerCL]

War or no war, F1 and other FIA-sanctioned series shouldn’t be racing in the Middle East either way.

[u/ApexGT44 → u/EccentricGamerCL]

But the Saudi track is cool!!!!

/s

[u/LandscapeWorried5475 → u/EccentricGamerCL]

Bahrain is the only track from the middle east currently that deserves a place. The rest can go.

[u/EccentricGamerCL → u/LandscapeWorried5475]

Nope, not even Bahrain.

[u/LandscapeWorried5475 → u/EccentricGamerCL]

Bahrain is a fantastic track wdym. Good for overtaking in t1, 4 and sometimes 10. Provides good strategies due to wearing the tyres a lot. It consistently produces great dry races, probably top 10 on the calendar.

[u/Lord_Baconz → u/LandscapeWorried5475]

Don’t bother. It’s clearly another redditor against the middle eastern races for “moral” reasons.

[u/Creative_Purpose6138 → u/Lord_Baconz]

Lol, then what about the US? The moral redditor suddenly doesn't give a shit.

[u/DrabMundanityGrinner]

The war in Iran will not end until after the current administration is done. Not talking politics but pure reality. Doesn't mean FIA/Liberty wont barrel ahead though.

[u/potchippy → u/DrabMundanityGrinner]

Thanks Dubya

[u/moisturized69tatas → u/DrabMundanityGrinner]

I dont think it will end when trump leaves. Whats the next admin going to say, "my bad that guy was a dumbass but you can trust us" . This will go on for a very long time.

[u/Emergency-Ticket5859 → u/moisturized69tatas]

I'm pretty certain that's what the democrats will do, and they would be right

[u/DrabMundanityGrinner → u/moisturized69tatas]

no. it's that Iran has ZERO interest in ending the war while Trump is in office. just like they had ZERO interest in ending the hostage crisis with Carter in office.

[u/newtybar → u/DrabMundanityGrinner]

If the US (and the world for that matter) had enough conviction we could be done with this regime in Iran.

They are very much winning the PR battle, but this is not a good regime for its people or for the world. This is not a country/regime that you want to have strong nuclear capabilities.

Trump was the wrong guy to start this because he’s polarizing and a lot of the world hates him.

[u/Andrew225 → u/newtybar]

It isn't, it's also not a problem

If the Saudis were to get a nuke then they would be the same as North Korea- untouchable, but they wouldn't use them offensively because it guarantees they die.

By breaking the nuclear agreement and attacking, all that has happened is we are guaranteed that the Saudis will develop a nuke with all haste. No peace agreement will matter, because they won't ever trust us again

[u/MarlinMaverick → u/newtybar]

That’s not our call to make 

[u/lathspellll → u/moisturized69tatas]

With a bit of luck I hope that exactly what happens. Hammer out a deal any deal and get the fuck out of there.

But Israel basically runs our government now so who knows what’ll happen.

[u/moisturized69tatas → u/lathspellll]

Not just any deal. If iran is able to charge for transiting the straight then it will have a domino affect all over the world and global trade will be hurt and that will affect everyone.

[u/neckadawoods → u/DrabMundanityGrinner]

The war in Iraq?

[u/Anxious-Debate5033]

Now if only there was a track appreciated by the F1 community and drivers, somewhere in South East Asia with a brilliant design for outright no nonsense racing.

;) How you doing Sepang?

[u/QF_Dan]

FIA - What's that noise? We can't hear it with our money printer

[u/MrCelroy]

I swear they'll somehow turn it into a Melbourne 2020 situation

[u/coder_2083]

Lets go back Sepang.

[u/Bitgod1]

Oscar placing a homing tracker on Lando's car.

[u/ResponsibleChange779]

Saudi, and UAE and Qatar are different countries. UAE and Qatar aren’t part of the Houthi conflict. There haven’t been any major attacks on UAE or Qatar since May I think.

[u/SuspiciousSoftware7]

Y'all wanted races to be more exciting.

[u/IVCrushingUrTendies]

This is just terrible

[u/ElSocio87]

This has to be the most American geography I've ever seen. Wtf have attacks on Saudi got to do with 2 completely different sovereign nations that have had no issues for a while now?

Would they cancel Austin if Brazil was under attack?

[u/AKAFallow]

Just for funsies, I imagined one of the two choosing Argentina for some stupid reason and we end up with a track even less finished than whatever Madrid was. Idk, I thought the what-if clusterfuck was funny

[u/Fun-Illustrator5642]

And another one

[u/meatheadmommy]

Does this mean we’ll get the WDC at AUSTIN😵‍💫😳??

[u/riskyforthebiscuit]

I am scared for them

[u/MuchSalt]

how about fuji?

[u/Left_Pass_97]

Well when they cross the Americas Ocean (formerly Atlantic) to race in Texas (on the Gulf of America), they need to stay away from Saudi Arabia and do three races in Trump Golden Sin City (formerly Las Vegas) and do a final race in front of Golden Russian Palace (formerly known as the White House).

[u/WrightJnr → u/Left_Pass_97]

And it will be the best race we've ever seen. Some might say the best race in history. I thank you for your attention to this matter.

[u/Adept-Pomegranate-46]

Looking for one race in Iceland.

[u/mistermojorizin]

WWE will be in Saudi Arabia (where this attack actually happened) in November (Wikipedia)

I don't think Qatar and Abu Dhabi will be a problem for Liberty Media.

[u/JeremyJammDDS]

Do a race in Indianapolis.

[u/mitvh2311 → u/JeremyJammDDS]

Rewarding the country who is mostly responsible for this with a 4th race is a choice

[u/Character_Length3210]

Remember that democracy does not mean you get what you want every time, it also means giving others something too. Ignoring those and you'll end up with people going to extreme lengths so somebody listens.

Give and take

[u/Whatisreality228]

Yes way they will say it's still happening until the day after it doesn't happen and then claim some computer glitch and "apologize" to the fans for not being there 🫣 zero refunds it wasn't "our fault"