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F1 season to end in Europe if Middle East war continues

Published Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Updated July 29

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Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali announced that the 2026 championship season will conclude in Europe if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East makes it impossible to hold the scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. This contingency plan follows previous cancellations of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

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  • Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali stated that the 2026 championship will conclude in Europe if the ongoing conflict in the Middle East prevents races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

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    Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali stated that the 2026 championship will conclude in Europe if ongoing conflict in the Middle East prevents races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, with a final decision expected by mid-September. This follows previous cancellations of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

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