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LANDO NORRIS defends his Formula One world title this season – and fans won’t want to miss any of the action. The British star podiumed in the final race of the 2025 campaign in Abu
Formula 1 has established a track record of calling off races when conflict or civil unrest erupts in the Middle East, although this season's schedule remains unchanged for now. A United States base in Bahrain has been shaken by an explosion amid rising tensions, prompting concerns about the forthcoming Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
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The 2026 Formula One season kicks off on March 8 in Australia, ushering in a new era with major regulation changes. An expanded 11-team grid will compete across a global calendar, featuring iconic circuits and a highly anticipated driver lineup.
Craig Slater has proposed potential alternative dates for the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, should the FIA need to reshuffle their calendar due to the conflict in the Middle East. While there's no sign of an immediate decision,
The Bahrain GP is scheduled for 12 April and the race in Saudi a week later - yet they look unlikely to go ahead
Russell won the season-opener from pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli, with new cars and 2026 racing debuted in Melbourne.
However, the inclusion of three new venues means Qatar, which has hosted the format three times before, will miss out, along with Stavelot in Belgium and Sao Paulo in Brazil from last season. In September, F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali welcomed the sprint events moving to different cities.