F1 boss: 2026 season will end in Europe if Middle East races can't be held

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has said the 2026 championship will conclude in Europe if the Middle East conflict makes it impossible to hold the season-closing races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Both Grands Prix traditionally close the F1 calendar and carry major financial importance for the series. Domenicali's statement signals that F1 is preparing contingency plans.