F1 chief aims to restore cancelled Bahrain race to 2026 calendar
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali expressed optimism about rescheduling a cancelled race to the 2026 calendar. The races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were initially scheduled for April but were cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East. Domenicali indicated discussions are underway to restore the Bahrain Grand Prix, potentially fitting into the schedule from October 2-4 between races in Azerbaijan and Singapore. A decision is expected before the summer break, following the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26. He also noted hope that the season's remaining races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as planned.
- •Domenicali confirms hopes to restore the Bahrain Grand Prix.
- •Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races were cancelled due to Middle East conflicts.
- •Possible rescheduling could occur from October 2-4.
- •Decision on rescheduling needed before the summer break.
- •Final two races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are still planned.
"F1 chief Stefano Domenicali reveals hopes of restoring cancelled race to the 2026 schedule. Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, both originally scheduled for April, were cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East.
"Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has confirmed the sport's bosses are hoping to be able to restore one of two cancelled races earlier this season to the 2026 calendar.
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Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has confirmed the sport's bosses are hoping to be able to restore one of two cancelled races earlier this season to the 2026 calendar.
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F1 chief Stefano Domenicali reveals hopes of restoring cancelled race to the 2026 schedule. Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, both originally scheduled for April, were cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East.
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