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It is possible that the Bahrain Grand Prix could be reinstated back onto the 2026 F1 calendar, reports Adam Cooper.
If the situation in the Middle East improves, the Bahrain Grand Prix in October could still be a possibility for Formula 1.
Currently, there is no active pursuit of this option due to the ongoing uncertainty in the region.
While the Sakhir and Jeddah races were dropped from the 2026 schedule, there’s a chance they could be rescheduled within the season.
There have been talks of potentially moving the Abu Dhabi GP to free up space for the Jeddah event, creating a quadruple header with Las Vegas and Qatar.
However, finishing the season with four consecutive races is not well-received by teams due to logistical challenges and the FIA prize-giving gala scheduled for December 12 in Shanghai.
One more realistic option discussed is to include Bahrain in the currently free weekend in October between the Azerbaijan and Singapore races, creating a logistically sensible triple header.
Future decisions regarding the Bahrain Grand Prix or other races will depend on the political situation in the Middle East and need to be made well in advance.
