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Mercedes Staff Given Option to Skip Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, Says Toto Wolff

Mercedes Staff Given Option to Skip Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, Says Toto Wolff
Championships & Races · 10:48:23 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated that mechanics and engineers are free to decline travel to the Middle East for the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekends. The decision comes as the Formula 1 season approaches its final rounds in the region.

Wolff emphasized that no personnel will be forced to attend the events if they are unwilling to make the trip. The Qatar Grand Prix and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are scheduled as the penultimate and final rounds of the championship.

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