F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war

Core Impact Points

• Formula One's 2026 season may end in Europe if Qatar and Abu Dhabi are unable to host due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
• The sport's Chief Executive Stefano Domenicali has set a mid-September deadline to decide on the final rounds.
• Las Vegas was considered a potential host for the season finale, but the colder temperatures in November may make it less appealing.
• The conflict in the Middle East has already led to the cancellation of races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, with Malaysia's Sepang circuit stepping in to host one of the events.
• The FIA-sanctioned World Endurance Championship has also moved its last two rounds from Qatar and Bahrain to Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya and Italy's Monza.
• Domenicali confirmed that Italy's Imola circuit is on the list of possible replacements if Qatar and Abu Dhabi are unable to host.