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F1 decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi expected by mid-October
Formula 1 aims to settle the final 2026 calendar, with Qatar and Abu Dhabi among the key races at the end of the season.
25 September 2026 1 min read 2 views
Formula 1 is expected to get a final confirmation on the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix by mid-October, with both events likely to help close out the 2026 season. The decision is part of the final shaping of the championship calendar.
For the teams, a ruling in that timeframe would make planning logistics and travel easier. The two Gulf races remain one of the main issues in next year’s schedule.