Formula 1 has reached a decisive resolution regarding the final two rounds of the Formula 1 2026 season, confirming that the championship will conclude in the Middle East as originally scheduled. Intense paddock speculation had surrounded the status of the final races due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, which previously forced the cancellation of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the relocation of the Bahrain Grand Prix to Sepang. Further apprehension arose when the World Endurance Championship shifted its final two rounds to European venues in Barcelona and Monza.
Amidst these regional security evaluations, the historic Imola Circuit in Italy had been placed on standby as a contingency venue to host the 2026 season finale if the Middle Eastern rounds became unviable. However, Formula 1 leadership maintained throughout the discussions that Qatar and Abu Dhabi remained the primary targets. An official F1 spokesperson clarified the stance on releasing Imola from its provisional standby agreement.
“Imola was only an option in the event we made a decision not to go to the Middle East at the end of the season and would have taken place on the Abu Dhabi weekend,” the spokesperson stated. “We cannot let Imola wait indefinitely. Therefore, we have informed them today that we will not require them at the end of the season. Nothing has negatively developed in the region and specifically in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in recent months.”
The definitive schedule will see the Qatar GP take place from November 27-29 at the Lusail International Circuit, followed immediately by the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit from December 4-6. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem echoed the organization's total readiness to deliver a fitting conclusion to the grueling global championship campaign.
“We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi,” Mohammed Ben Sulayem shared in an official statement. “私たちはfully prepared and committed to delivering two outstanding Grands Prix weekends and a spectacular conclusion to the FIA Formula One World Championship. We look forward to welcoming drivers, teams and fans to two iconic circuits for an unforgettable finish to the season.” Meanwhile, top contenders like Max Verstappen previously voiced trust in the governing body's thorough risk assessment before heading into the final stretch of the year.
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