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Formula 1 2026 calendar reshuffle

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2026-07-31 13:06 UTC → 2026-08-02 18:38 UTC · added removed

In late July 2026, Formula 1 F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali warned that the ongoing Middle‑East conflict jeopardised threatened the scheduled Grand Prix events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Dhabi Grand Prix, scheduled for November‑December. He said a decision on the season’s conclusion whether to relocate those races would be made taken by mid‑September and, if the Gulf races could not proceed, the championship would finish on European soil, mid‑September, with Imola in Italy and Portugal’s Portimão mentioned as a possible venues. replacement venue. Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner cautioned that moving the season finale to Europe at that time would pose weather and financial risks, noting the limited number of circuits that could be readied on short notice. He ruled out relocating disrupted races cited the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix, which was shifted to additional overseas circuits, especially Malaysia after the United States, US‑Iran war forced the original April date to avoid clashes with major events such be cancelled, as the NFL. Later an example of the same day, calendar’s recent reshaping. Separately, F1 officials outlined a broader shift toward Europe for are redesigning the 2024 calendar (affecting the 2026 season). Nine to give Europe a larger share – nine of the 24 races are slated for Europe, – driven by commercial, sporting and sustainability factors. A considerations. The series will not add a second Las Vegas Grand Prix will not be added, Prix, citing high costs, permitting challenges and Imola competition with the NFL. Instead, a European round, likely Imola, is under serious consideration discussion after the circuit missed the 2023 season due to replace a flooding. Potential further disruptions to Middle‑East slot that may be lost events because of the conflict. The plan aims to reduce reliance on desert venues, cut travel costs, and reinforce the sport’s traditional roots while preserving a global presence. Iran‑related conflict could open an additional slot for Imola. Concurrently, Argentina is advancing an extensive a major refurbishment of the Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Aires. New pit buildings, a modern control tower, improved drainage and a redesigned layout aim Aires to secure achieve FIA Grade 1 certification, allowing the circuit to status and host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2027 after an initial 2027, following a MotoGP test event.

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  1. 2026-08-02 18:38 UTC Formula 1 2026 calendar reshuffle
  2. 2026-07-31 13:06 UTC Formula 1 2026 calendar reshuffle
  3. 2026-07-31 09:57 UTC Formula 1 2026 calendar reshuffle

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