F1 confirms Qatar and Abu Dhabi finale, drops Imola plan

Formula 1 will not stage the final race of the 2026 season at Imola. After weeks of rumours and preparations, the championship has stuck with its original calendar, confirming the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix on November 29 and December 6.

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the series was ready for both events. "We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi. We are fully prepared and committed to delivering two outstanding Grands Prix weekends and a spectacular conclusion to the FIA Formula One World Championship," he said.

The Qatar Grand Prix of MotoGP, won by Marco Bezzecchi on an Aprilia the previous weekend, went ahead without safety-related incidents, a result that reportedly reassured F1. The report also notes that the MotoGP event was not free of tension, with 19 riders having signed a letter opposing the race.