What happened: Formula 1 will decide before its summer break whether to restore either the Bahrain or Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to the 2026 calendar. Both races were called off in March amid attacks on Iran and prolonged regional hostilities.
Why it matters: Restoring one event would expand the shortened season and recover a major commercial date. Continuing instability could also affect contingency planning for the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
By the numbers: The original 2026 calendar contained 24 races. The April 12 Bahrain and April 19 Saudi Arabian rounds were called off, reducing the current schedule to 22 events.
What to watch: Watch for a final calendar decision before the summer break and any related changes to the closing rounds.
Sources
- @autosport