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FIA announce replacement races after Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GP cancellations
The FIA announced two replacement races for F1 support series Formula 2 following the cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.
F2, crucial for grooming racing talents for F1, gets two additional rounds to make up for the lost races on the 2026 calendar.
The 2026 F2 season kicked off in Melbourne, but Bahrain and Saudi Arabia rounds were canceled due to conflicts in the Middle East.
Now, F2 is set to showcase in Miami and Canada, a first-ever in North America, at Miami International Autodrome and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
The new rounds will be held on May 1-3 and May 22-24, respectively, alongside the F1 Academy, creating an exciting support series schedule in Montreal.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem expressed gratitude for adding these rounds, ensuring F2 remains robust and entertaining, despite the challenges faced in the Middle East.
Heading into Miami, Nikola Tsolov leads the 2026 F2 drivers’ standings, with the focus shifting to North America for the next thrilling races.
