Imola building grandstands, Abu Dhabi plan A – What’s really going on with F1’s season finale?
As Formula 1 enters the final phase of the season, with three triple-headers on paper, the question remains where the 2026 season will end. In theory, the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix are still scheduled to take place, and F1 strongly emphasises that, as things stand, this also remains plan A. At the same time, F1 has to be prepared for a scenario in which those races have to be cancelled ...…
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has expressed his desire to participate in the Formula One season's finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The 2026 season will conclude with races at Lusail on November 29 and Yas Marina Circuit on December 6. Despite concerns over regional tensions due to the Iran war, Hamilton is confident in the Middle East's sporting calendar, which has rebounded well.
He trusts in F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali to make the best decision for the sport and hopes they can go to Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The UK government's travel advice remains green, allowing "open for travel." Domenicali has confirmed the calendar, and preparations are progressing smoothly, with the final round in Imola as a contingency plan if the situation worsens.
Local promoters in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are also organizing various sports events, including basketball, golf, MMA, and rugby.
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