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F1 hasn’t given up on getting the Bahrain or Saudi Arabian Grand Prix back on the 2026 calendar. These are the options it has in mind
Formula 1 is diligently monitoring the Middle East situation and considering the possibility of reinstating one of the canceled races later this year, following the disruptions caused by the Iran war.
While the current schedule presents challenges, F1 is exploring options to potentially incorporate either the Bahrain or Saudi Arabian Grand Prix back into the calendar towards the end of the season.
F1 owner Liberty Media acknowledged the slim chance of fitting both races into the 2026 schedule but expressed optimism about finding a slot for at least one of them.
CEO Derek Chang emphasized the priority of the safety and well-being of all involved in F1, indicating a willingness to reschedule a race if conditions allow.
Teams were briefed on the status of the situation during the Miami Grand Prix, with a decision likely to be deferred until the summer break to assess developments in the Middle East and the prospect of a lasting ceasefire between the USA and Iran.
Proposed scenarios include slotting in a race between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix in October, as well as potentially reshuffling the final race lineup in November and December to accommodate the return of either the Saudi Arabian or Bahrain Grand Prix.
