Middle East Double-Header Under Threat: F1 Prepares to Announce Major Calendar Shake-Up
Formula 1 appears ready to make an official announcement regarding the cancellation of two significant Middle Eastern Grand Prix events. The sport is approaching confirmation of what has been anticipated for some time regarding these races.
As the 2026 season progresses, Formula 1 finds itself positioned to formally declare the withdrawal of two high-profile races from its competitive calendar. Sources indicate that the sport's governing body is preparing to move forward with announcements that will remove these fixtures from the upcoming fixture list.
The situation represents a significant development for the championship's scheduling, with the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix both set to be stripped from the calendar in what appears to be an imminent official confirmation.
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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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