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F1 set to decide final 2026 calendar in September amid NFL schedule

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

F1 set to decide final 2026 calendar in September amid NFL schedule

Summary

Formula 1 plans to finalize the last two races of the 2026 season in mid-September. A replacement race will take place in Europe to prevent overlap with the NFL season in the United States. The original races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were postponed, prompting the need for adjustments to the calendar. This decision aims to accommodate both F1 and NFL scheduling conflicts.

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By the Numbers

•F1 will confirm the 2026 calendar in mid-September.
•Replacement races are expected to be held in Europe.
•Postponed races include those in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
•The decision addresses conflicts with the NFL season.

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What they're saying

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Formula 1 will make a decision on the final two rounds of the 2026 season in mid-September at the earliest, with any replacement race to be held in Europe to avoid further clashing with the NFL season in the United States.The races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were postponed in...
— Racerby Chris Medland

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