Overview
- Stefano Domenicali said Wednesday that the Qatar Grand Prix on November 29 and the Abu Dhabi round on December 6 remain officially confirmed with tickets sold but that a final decision will be made by mid‑September.
- If visits to the Gulf are ruled out Formula 1 plans to finish the season in Europe, with Imola identified as a leading candidate to host the finale.
- F1 has explicitly rejected adding a second United States race to replace the Gulf events so Las Vegas and Austin will not be used as season‑enders.
- Other championships are already relocating Gulf fixtures, with the World Endurance Championship moving its Qatar and Bahrain finales to Barcelona and Monza, underlining cross‑series disruption.
- Organizers say commercial and logistical limits such as ticketing, host‑country costs, venue readiness and a target of roughly 24 races for next year are guiding contingency choices and the timing of the 2027 calendar release.