Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs to stay on F1 2026 calendar

The Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix are set to go ahead as planned to conclude the 2026 Formula 1 season, provided the Iran conflict does not escalate dramatically. Imola will not be required to host a backup finale, as F1's deadline for a decision passed on 10 November.

F1 has said it cannot guarantee the situation will not change by early December, and that it will prioritise safety if the conflict worsens. The 2026 season will therefore end with the planned Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi triple-header, with travel insurance and government travel advice currently permitting it.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur said he trusts F1 and the FIA to make the right decisions and that he wants to race wherever he is told to go. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said F1 is following international guidelines and local government feedback.