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The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian events were cancelled, but F1 may just have a new plan up their sleeve for rescheduling the events
According to reports in Italian media, F1 is considering adding two more races to the 2026 schedule, making it a 22-race season due to the cancellations of April’s Saudi Arabia and Bahrain races because of the Middle East conflict. Despite previous reports of logistical challenges, there is now talk of adding races, as Liberty Media’s F1 revenue is up 53% compared to 2025. The idea is to possibly fit Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs back into the schedule, even suggesting a quadruple header with Abu Dhabi GP pushed back. This would mean a jam-packed end to the season, presenting logistical difficulties but showcasing the sport’s growing popularity. Changes in regulations are also being made regarding Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for power units manufacturers in light of the race cancellations.
