Formula 1 has confirmed that the 2026 season’s finale will likely be in Europe rather than Las Vegas if political tensions in the Middle East persist. CEO Stefano Domenicali said the decision on the final two Grands Prix will be taken no earlier than mid‑September, and that any cancellations would be replaced by a European round. The Bahrain GP was moved to Malaysia to secure the calendar, while the World Endurance Championship has already cancelled its Qatar and Bahrain events.\n\nLiberty Media settled a $3 million lawsuit over VIP access disputes at the 2023 event.

On the US side, a potential second race in Las Vegas would clash with the Thanksgiving holiday (21 November) and NFL games from 25‑27 November, making scheduling difficult.\n\nImola is the most likely European venue, though weather remains uncertain. F1 aims to avoid a US clash with the NFL and a second Las Vegas round, so the season is set to finish in Europe if needed, with the possibility of snow or other weather challenges still a concern.