Stefano Domenicali has confirmed F1 will race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in 2026 🚨 Give us your instant reaction

This isn’t final confirmation. F1 saying nothing is official yet and that Imola is still preparing to step in as a backup plan if needed.

rebecca.braybrook1d ago

I have just been reading about this! Sounds like what he's said was taken out of context by a big publisher and it's spread really quickly! I think they really need to wait and see (even with time ticking away). What would you rather see?

david.comerford1d ago

Unrelated, The Times reported that whoever cancelled the race (i.e. the circuit or F1 themselves) would face a financial penalty...

kyle.archer1d ago

F1 was never going to take that risk after losing Saudi's money already

ahambly231d ago

Mainly just gutted that Imola won't be putting on a chaotic European season-finale in December. Still think it is completely the wrong decision though

rebecca.braybrook1d ago

Personally, I think this is a mistake given the current climate. Verstappen has already said he doesn't want to travel to the Middle East races and I'm sure the other drivers will be feeling similar. I'd have rather seen them go to Imola instead of risking it.

kyle.archer1d ago

Verstappen may not want to... but not a single driver will choose not to go

kyle.archer1d ago

Money talks.... F1 better hope there is not a single problem in Qatar or Abu Dhabi now