Formula 1 Poised to Axe Two 2026 Grand Prix Events
The FIA is expected to make an official announcement this weekend regarding the cancellation of two races currently scheduled for the 2026 season. The decision would reshape the calendar for the championship year ahead.
This weekend is anticipated to bring significant news regarding the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, with circuit cancellations now appearing imminent. Sources indicate that two of the grands prix provisionally scheduled for 2026 are set to be officially scrapped as part of a restructuring of the season's race lineup.
The expected announcement will mark a notable shift in the calendar planning for the upcoming championship year, with further details expected to emerge from the FIA's decision-making process during the weekend's proceedings.
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Article C1.1
Formula One World Championship
Chapter: ARTICLE C1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
In Simple Terms
The FIA (motorsport's governing body) runs the Formula 1 World Championship, which is their property. The championship awards two titles each year: one to the best driver and one to the best team (constructor). It's made up of all the races on the F1 calendar throughout the season.
- The FIA owns and organizes the entire F1 World Championship
- Two world titles are awarded annually: Driver's Championship and Constructor's Championship
- The championship consists of all official Formula One Grand Prix races scheduled on the F1 calendar
- F1 is a competition between both individual drivers and their teams
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The FIA will organise the FIA Formula One World Championship which is the property of the FIA and comprises two titles of World Champion, one for drivers and one for constructors. It consists of the Formula One Grand Prix races included in the Formula One calendar.
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