Formula 1 Won't Schedule Additional US Race Due to NFL Conflicts

“Regarding the end of the season, we are in contact with all other championships, and I know, for example, that the World Endurance Championship (WEC) has announced they will not travel to the Middle East at the end of the year and will remain in Europe,” stated Formula 1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali. “Our approach is to give ourselves maximum time to see how the situation develops. We will make the decision at the right moment. That moment will not come before mid-September. As of today, the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are confirmed – tickets for them are already sold out. This is an incredible sign of how big the sport is compared to the problems our world is experiencing. But, of course, if the situation doesn't clear up as we believe it should by mid-September, we will make a decision. In this regard, I just want to assure you that if it's not possible, the end of the season will be in Europe because we cannot go to other places. So the finale will eventually be in Europe. There are several options on the table. I don't think it's right to make promises or predict circumstances, but that's the situation today. So, even though I truly hope it doesn't come to that, if the situation doesn't allow us to be there, we will finish the championship in Europe. I can definitely guarantee you that we will not have another race in the USA,” the Italian added.