Season to end in Europe if war continues - F1 boss

Core Impact Points

• Formula 1 has already canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races due to the US-Israel war with Iran.
• Malaysia will hold a race in September on behalf of Bahrain, taking the total number of grands prix to 21.
• The new engines have been criticized by drivers for reducing their ability to drive on the limit, but F1 president Stefano Domenicali says the effect on the track has been 'super positive' for fans.
• The sport is on track to have an outline plan for the next engine rules by the end of this year, which will include a sustainable fuel and electrification.
• The FIA is considering a return to naturally aspirated V8 engines for the next set of engine rules in 2030 or 2031, but this is still a topic of discussion.
• The Imola circuit in Italy is a strong front-runner to host the final race of the 2026 championship if Qatar and Abu Dhabi are unable to host the season-closing races.