Proposed 2026 F1 calendar change could drop Qatar and Abu Dhabi finales
Multiple outlets reported that Formula 1 is considering a major late-season revision to the 2026 calendar. The proposed change would remove the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix from the finale stretch, with Imola mentioned again as a contingency option.
Reports say the closing phase of the 2026 Formula 1 season is under discussion for a significant logistical overhaul. According to Motorsport.com, the governing body is moving to scrap the season-ending Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds.
Motorsport.com linked the proposed change to heightened security concerns in the Middle East, including reports of consecutive bombings at Riyadh airport. Grande Prêmio also reported that Qatar and Abu Dhabi could be dropped from the finale, and said Imola has re-emerged as a contingency plan.
Both reports describe the situation as a proposal under consideration rather than a confirmed calendar revision.
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