The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set to go ahead later this month despite rumours suggesting the race will have to be cancelled over the ongoing instability in the Middle East, F1 has assured.
Speculation over the season-ending race, due to take place on November 26, grew after the UK Foreign Office updated its advice for British nationals visiting the United Arab Emirates and the potential threat of terrorism.
Due to the UAE's role in the conflict in Yemen, it has been deemed that attacks on the country are "very likely" and "could be indiscriminate".
The advice adds: "Terrorists continue to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on western interests, including residential compounds, military, oil, transport and aviation interests as well as crowded places, including restaurants, hotels, beaches, shopping centres and mosques."
There are also fears the Israel-Hamas war could impact other areas of the Middle East, such as Abu Dhabi, although the Foreign Office advice does not directly address those concerns.
In a statement released to quash the rumours, F1 say the race is "not at risk" of being cancelled.
This weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos is the third-from-last race of the year, with Las Vegas hosting the penultimate grand prix before Abu Dhabi's season-closer.
