There will be a Formula 1 race in the Middle East in 2026

The Formula 1 season faced challenges in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to regional conflicts, leading to a replacement race in Malaysia. Despite concerns about hosting events in the Middle East, officials express commitment to successful races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The season has three weekends left, with upcoming races in Las Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi, where Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured the championship for Mercedes.