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F1 remains on schedule to end 2026 season in Abu Dhabi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:48 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

F1 remains on schedule to end 2026 season in Abu Dhabi

Summary

Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed the season is expected to conclude in Abu Dhabi as planned, with races in Qatar on November 29 and Abu Dhabi on December 6 confirmed. Despite previous calendar changes due to conflict in the Middle East, F1 has not indicated further adjustments. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff mentioned that teams are preparing accordingly, although he noted the situation remains volatile. Earlier, F1 canceled the Bahrain GP and the Saudi Arabian GP this season but managed to reschedule Bahrain to Malaysia.

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Key Details

•Domenicali announced no changes to the current race calendar.
•Abu Dhabi will host the season finale on December 6.
•Qatar race is set for November 29.
•Mercedes confirms teams are preparing for upcoming races.
•Previous races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were canceled earlier this season.

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8:48 AMYahoo Sports — F1 boss Domenicali: Season to end in Abu Dhabi as planned

What they're saying

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Formula One is not planning to modify its calendar again due to the conflict in the Middle East and the season is expected to end in Abu Dhabi as originally scheduled, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali told Sky Sports Italia on Saturday. According to Domenicali, the races in Qatar on November 29 and Abu Dhabi on December 6 will take place as planned, and arrangements to end the year in Imola are off the table for now.
— Yahoo Sports

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