Archive · 29 Jul 2026
F1 May Move Season Finale to Europe
The boss of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, said that if the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can't happen because of the war in the Middle East, the last races of the season might move to Europe.
He didn't say exactly where, but he will decide by mid-September.
They already moved the Bahrain race to Malaysia because of safety worries.
Next year, they plan to have 24 races, but if the Middle East is still unsafe, they have other options.
The next race is in the Netherlands on August 23.
F1 may move season finale to Europe if Qatar and Abu Dhabi races are affected by Middle East war.
Decision on race locations to be made by mid-September.
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races canceled due to safety concerns.
Bahrain Grand Prix rescheduled to Malaysia on Oct. 4.
Next race is the Dutch Grand Prix on Aug. 23.
- Who
- Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 president
- What
- Potential relocation of season finale races
- When
- Decision by mid-September
- Where
- Europe if Middle East races are affected
- Why
- Safety concerns due to Middle East war
Proceeding with Middle East Races
Relocating to Europe
Race Locations
Proceeding with Middle East Races
Races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are confirmed as of now.
Relocating to Europe
Final races could be moved to Europe if Middle East races are affected.
- Current Season Races Affected
- Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
- Rescheduled Race
- Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Oct. 4
- Next Race
- Dutch Grand Prix on Aug. 23
- Decision Deadline
- Mid-September
- 2027 Schedule Plans
- 24 Grand Prix races planned