Rick Jansen, known as DJ Admin in the Formula 1 paddock, announced that he will not participate in the first three races of the 2026 season, due to the current situation in the Middle East. The Dutch DJ, who has been a constant presence at the tracks, especially on European circuits, made the decision following the growing tensions in the region.
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In a post on his Instagram, Jansen shared his concerns: “The last few days have been a rollercoaster. It is terrible what is happening in the world. In the coming days and weeks, I was supposed to travel a lot through the Middle East to, among other places, Australia”. He explained that, after conversations with the organizers of the first races on the F1 calendar, he decided not to travel to the events in Australia, China and Japan: “I like certainty, and that is why we decided not to play at these races,” he said.
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Jansen confessed that the decision was difficult: “I am doing this with a heavy heart. But mainly because, at this moment, in the Middle East, so many innocent lives are being lost, and I don’t think it’s responsible to travel,” he added.
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