F1® Faces Calendar Shake-Up as Middle East Uncertainty Looms
A European Finale? F1 ® Faces Calendar Shake-Up as Middle East Uncertainty Looms At Senate Grand Prix , we ground our coverage in facts and official FIA & F1 ® developments. While we share fans' disappointment at calendar disruptions across the Middle East, Formula 1® leadership has officially opened the door to a historic, Europe-based conclusion for the 2026 World Championship . I, for one, will miss these hot-weather night races, for the experience, the racing, the culture and the fun world-class events these races have become, with the Arabian races really becoming heritage races and a firm part of F1's past, present and future. F1 ® President Stefano Domenicali confirmed on Wednesday that if ongoing geopolitical conflict prevents the sport from racing in Qatar (Nov 27–29) and Abu Dhabi (Dec 4–6), the 2026 season finale will be relocated directly to European soil. The September Deadline & European Alternatives Following the earlier ca...
