F1 is considering Abu Dhabi to close out the 2026 season, but nothing is final

Formula 1 is finalizing its 2026 schedule and, for now, Abu Dhabi looks like the most likely venue for the last race of the season. The choice is not locked in yet, as the leadership is still weighing logistical and commercial factors.

For Italian fans, the key point is the new championship layout, which will start under a major technical rules reset. The position of the final round will also affect the long-haul travel flow between Europe and the Middle East.