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Domenicali says Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain F1’s final 2026 rounds

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Formula 1 still plans to end its 2026 season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, while keeping Imola as a fallback for the finale.

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Formula 1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali says Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain the final two grands prix on the 2026 calendar. RacingNews365 reported his comments to Sky Sports Italia on 3 October, with the races scheduled as rounds 22 and 23 at Lusail and Yas Marina respectively.

RacingNews365 says Imola remains a possible fallback for the season finale if the scheduled races do not go ahead. That plan has not been activated.

Domenicali said F1’s current plan rests on information and reassurances it has received and must continue to receive through the end of the year.

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  1. SOURCEF1 provides 'confirmed' update on final rounds of calendarRacingNews365 English · Source date as found: 2026-10-03
Source context

RacingNews365 English reported Domenicali’s comments to Sky Sports Italia and described the Imola fallback on 3 October 2026.