Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Removed from Official 2026 F1 Calendar
The official Formula 1 calendar for the 2026 season has already listed both the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as cancelled. Fans syncing the schedule to their personal calendars will find these two Middle Eastern races absent from the provisional lineup.
The provisional 2026 F1 calendar that has been made available to supporters contains a significant change: both the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix are marked as cancelled on the official schedule.
This development is reflected in the calendar tool that allows fans to integrate the race schedule into their own digital calendars, where the two Middle Eastern events now appear with a 'called off' status. The removal of these races from the 2026 slate represents a notable shift from recent seasons, which have featured both venues as established fixtures on the Formula 1 circuit.
While the exact reasons behind the cancellations remain to be formally detailed, their absence from the official calendar suggests that alternative venues or a restructured calendar for the 2026 season is in development. Teams, drivers, and fans will be monitoring any further updates regarding potential replacements or modifications to the racing calendar as the season approaches.
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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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