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F1 expects October decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi 2026 races
Original: Formula 1 teams expect final call on Qatar, Abu Dhabi Grands Prix by middle of October on closing 2026 season races
Formula 1 teams expect a final decision on whether Qatar and Abu Dhabi will host the closing rounds of the 2026 season by mid-October. The confirmation would settle the calendar's end-of-year run-in, with both Middle Eastern races traditionally serving as the season finale. Teams and organisers are awaiting clarity as planning for 2026 continues.
Why now: The 2026 F1 calendar is still being finalised and teams need certainty on the season's closing races.
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