F1 season finale stays in Qatar and Abu Dhabi
Formula 1 has confirmed that its two final rounds of the 2026 season will go ahead in the Middle East as planned. The Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled for 29 Nov, with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix following on 6 Dec. The series has ruled out Imola as a backup venue. Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled earlier in the year due to conflict. F1 president Stefano Domenicali said safety remains his top priority. All 11 teams back the plan, and the 2026 calendar will total 23 rounds.
Key facts
- Formula Two will also hold its remaining races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
- The final MotoGP round took place at Lusail in Qatar over the weekend.
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Why it matters
The decision fixes the final venues and dates of the 2026 championship after earlier cancellations in the region.
What changed
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