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WRC confirms season finale will be in Sardinia amid regional conflict

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:31 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

WRC confirms season finale will be in Sardinia amid regional conflict

Summary

The World Rally Championship will conclude its season in Sardinia, moving away from the planned Middle East venues. This decision follows the cancellation of the WRC element of Rally Saudi Arabia due to ongoing regional developments. FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated that despite the significant preparations made, safety concerns prompted the shift. The FIA Middle East Rally Championship will still hold its event in Saudi Arabia this November. The WRC aims to return to Saudi Arabia in 2027, working closely with local partners to ensure future events proceed as planned.

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By the Numbers

•WRC season finale moves to Sardinia from the Middle East.
•Saudi Arabia's WRC event canceled due to safety concerns.
•FIA hopes to return to Saudi Arabia for future events.
•Middle East Rally Championship in Saudi Arabia remains scheduled for November.
•WRC Promoter emphasizes commitment to future collaboration.

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2:31 PMYahoo Sports — New FIA series announces calendar change due to Middle East conflict

What they're saying

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After the change to the World Endurance Championship's season finale was already announced, another FIA championship has confirmed that it will not conclude its season in the Middle East. In an exclusive article, GPblog has previously reported that instead of the F1 Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix, F1 teams have already been told that the season finale will take place at the Imola circuit, but it may take weeks before the official announcement.
— Yahoo Sports

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