Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss
Summary
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali said the 2026 season will end in Europe if the war in the Middle East stops races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Some races have been canceled due to the conflict, and F1 has backup plans to keep the season running smoothly despite the issues.Key Facts
- The Qatar and Abu Dhabi races for the 2026 F1 season are currently confirmed but may be canceled if the Middle East conflict continues.
- The decision to cancel these races will be made by mid-September.
- If canceled, the season finale would move to a European location, likely Imola in Italy.
- Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were canceled this year due to the US-Israel–Iran conflict.
- Malaysia will host a race in September this year as a substitute for Bahrain.
- Domenicali does not plan to hold two races in Las Vegas to protect the event's growth and avoid conflicting with the US NFL season.
- The 2026 season is expected to start in Bahrain after two years in Australia, adjusting for the timing of Ramadan.
- F1 will aim to keep 24 races in 24 countries next year, with backup plans if the Middle East conflict remains unresolved.
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