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EN · July 29, 2026

Formula One sets September deadline for Middle East finale decision

Formula One will decide by mid-September whether its Qatar and Abu Dhabi season-ending rounds can proceed amid the war involving Iran, with European venues considered as a contingency.

ADDISMIZAN NEWSROOMUpdated July 29, 2026
F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war
F1 season to end in Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi unable to host due to war

Formula One has set a mid-September deadline to determine whether its planned season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi can go ahead amid the regional war involving Iran, according to a source item published on July 29, 2026.

If the two Middle East rounds cannot be held, the championship could conclude its season in Europe. The contingency reflects the logistical and safety uncertainty facing international sporting events in the region.

Qatar and Abu Dhabi are scheduled to host the final rounds, but the source report indicates that no final relocation decision has been made. The September deadline gives organizers time to assess security conditions before committing to an alternative.

AddisMizan is treating the possible European finish as contingency planning, not as a confirmed calendar change.

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