F1 Qatar GP 2026 Under Security Watch After Missile Strike Hits Saudi Aramco Headquarters Near Lusail Circuit; Check Latest Update

Formula 1’s plans for the final races of the 2026 season face fresh scrutiny after a ballistic missile struck the complex housing Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, amid escalating regional tensions. The incident comes as F1 prepares for the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit on November 29, followed by the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy confirmed the missile impact at the Aramco headquarters complex, while sources told Reuters that the attack on Tuesday night caused a fire that spread across several floors. The ministry described the fire as limited. No casualties were reported in the information provided, and Aramco’s operations were continuing normally, according to Reuters sources.