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F1 insider claims Saudi Arabian Grand Prix could still take place in 2026
According to one F1 insider, the 2026 calendar may see a return to 23 races following the cancellations this month.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were canceled in April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with no replacements announced.
It remains uncertain if Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be included later in the 2026 schedule, although F1 and the FIA are monitoring the situation closely.
Former Dutch racing driver Robert Doornbos suggests there could be 23 races in 2026, with efforts being made to bring Jeddah back onto the calendar.
There are rumors of Saudi Arabia working with sponsors to host a race later this year, potentially altering the season finale lineup.
Shifting Abu Dhabi’s race back and adding Jeddah could create a sequence of four races to end the season, pending negotiations and logistical considerations.
