After several weeks of uncertainty and question marks over the development of the last two races of the season, due to the unstable situation in the Middle East and the ongoing conflicts in the region, official confirmation comes: Formula 1 will normally hold the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the two closing stops of the 2026 World Championship.
The news was announced by the FIA president, Mohamed Ben Sulayem, through a message published on his social networks. "We are ready for Qatar and Abu Dhabi. We are fully prepared and committed to organizing two extraordinary racing weekends and a spectacular finale of the Formula 1 World Championship. We look forward to welcoming the drivers, teams and fans to two iconic tracks, for an unforgettable end to the season. See you at the start", declared Ben Sulayem.
The announcement ends speculation about a possible alternative in the event of a change of host venues for the final races of the season. Among the alternatives mentioned was the Imola circuit, which had expressed its willingness to organize a Grand Prix on the weekend of December 6, should an alternative track be needed. However, following the FIA's confirmation, Imola remains out of the plans for the 2026 season finale, while Formula 1 will conclude the championship in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, according to the planned calendar.
