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2026 Formula 1 season finale planning

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Preparations are underway for the 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit, scheduled for December 3–6. The event will feature 11 Formula 1 ~~teams, an increase from the previous year,~~ teams and ~~will~~ include the Formula 2 Championship and the debut of the AZM GT championship. ~~Organizers report high ticket demand, noting that several categories, such as the Main and North Grandstands, are already fully booked.~~ Despite escalating military tensions in the Middle East, including missile strikes in Saudi Arabia and ongoing geopolitical friction involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, Formula 1 and Formula 2 officials have reaffirmed that the season finale will proceed in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has expressed confidence in the scheduled races, defending the safety of the ~~region and noting that his own children reside in the United Arab Emirates. While~~ region. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has maintained that holding the final races in the Middle East remains the primary plan, though contingency plans ~~remain in place~~ exist to move the season finale to Imola, Italy, should regional instability escalate. Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) director Carlos Sainz has expressed skepticism regarding the certainty of the ~~races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.~~ races. Describing the current confidence ~~in these events~~ as ‘premature’, Sainz cited the volatile geopolitical situation and upcoming political ~~developments, such as the United States election,~~ developments as variables that could ~~rapidly~~ alter the ~~safety or~~ feasibility of the races. ~~While Red Bull driver Max Verstappen stated he trusts the decisions made by F1~~ This skepticism follows earlier season disruptions where races in Bahrain and ~~the FIA, Sainz noted that~~ Saudi Arabia were canceled due to regional conflict, resulting in the ~~global landscape remains highly unpredictable.~~ Bahrain Grand Prix being rescheduled in Malaysia.

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