The 2026 Formula 1 season will conclude with a planned triple-header in Las Vegas, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The season's final two rounds remain on schedule unless there is a dramatic escalation of the Iran war. The Middle Eastern conflict, launched in late February when the US and Israel struck Iran, has destabilised the region and already disrupted motorsport calendars — Saudi Arabia cancelled its race while Bahrain's round was postponed and hosted in Malaysia.
Imola was F1's proposed alternative season finale, with a decision due by 10 November. That deadline passed without action, so the planned Las Vegas-Qatar-Abu Dhabi triple-header proceeds, supported by travel insurance and governments' travel advice. However, F1 cannot guarantee conditions won't worsen before early December and prioritises safety if conflict escalates.
Team principals have been straightforward: Ferrari's Fred Vasseur said he trusts F1 and the FIA to make the right call, while Mercedes' Toto Wolff stressed they follow international guidelines, local government decisions, and warnings from promoters and officials. Both echoed Moto GP management's stance: riders decide for themselves whether to race.
Source: Autosport F1 News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing