Carlos Sainz believes it is “premature” for Formula One chiefs to be confident about ending the season in the Middle East .

The Williams driver, a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, spoke ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix. He remains aware of the potential for the volatile situation to change.

“I think they seem very convinced that it is going to go ahead. I think from my personal side it is very difficult to be convinced right now,” Sainz said.

“There are still plenty of things happening in the Middle East, elections in the US, things in the political side of the world that could affect the next month and a half.

“I think it is relatively premature to be so convinced but as things stand we will go to Qatar and Abu Dhabi and if the FIA and F1 say it is still safe and a good scenario I think as drivers we have to go with whatever they say.

“We don’t have as much inside information as they have for sure. I will think they will make the right decision when it comes.…