Doha/Abu Dhabi: Formula One (F1) will conclude its current season in the Middle East as originally scheduled, with the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix races set to go ahead, the sport's governing authorities announced on Tuesday.

The decision means Italy's Imola circuit will no longer be required as a backup venue, following concerns that the ongoing Iran war and regional tensions could affect the final two races of the championship.

Formula One officials said all 11 competing teams had been informed of the decision and expressed their support for the plan.

The announcement comes after MotoGP successfully conducted its Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit near Doha last weekend.

The F1 calendar will now proceed with the Qatar Grand Prix on November 29, followed by the season finale in Abu Dhabi the following weekend. Imola had previously been identified as an alternative venue for December 6 if regional security conditions prevented the races from taking place in the Middle East.

The Italian circuit, which is also a home venue for Italian driver Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari, had been kept on standby. However, local organisers were informed on Tuesday that the backup option would no longer be needed.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed the decision in a statement shared on Instagram.

"We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi," he said, adding that the FIA was fully prepared and committed to delivering two outstanding Grand Prix weekends and a spectacular conclusion to the championship.

He also expressed his excitement about welcoming drivers, teams and fans to the two iconic circuits for the season's final races.

With the decision, the Formula One calendar will comprise 23 rounds. The remaining races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will also determine the Formula Two championship.

In Formula Two, Brazilian driver Rafael Camara, who made his Formula One race debut with Haas at his home event last weekend, currently leads Red Bull-backed Bulgarian driver Nikola Tsolov by seven points.

The decision comes amid continuing geopolitical tensions in the region. However, US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he intended to hold off on further military strikes against Iran for the time being, following appeals from several regional countries, including Qatar's Prime Minister.

The confirmation of the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races marks a significant boost for the region's motorsport calendar, ensuring that the Formula One season will conclude in the Middle East as planned.