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Mercedes Personnel Given Option to Skip Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs

Mercedes Personnel Given Option to Skip Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs
Championships & Races · 10:02:48 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stated that mechanics and engineers are not obligated to travel to the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix. The decision comes as the Formula 1 season heads to the Middle East for the final two races. Wolff emphasized that personnel who are unwilling to make the trip will not be forced to do so.

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