F1 prepares contingency plans as Gulf conflict puts season finale in doubt

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Formula 1 is weighing backup options for the closing stages of its 2026 season as the ongoing US-Iran conflict creates uncertainty over whether the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races can take place as planned in late November and early December.

The championship’s final stretch is now under a cloud, with concerns growing that the situation in the Gulf could disrupt the season-ending events.

For now, the races remain scheduled, but Formula 1 is closely monitoring developments as it assesses the possible impact on the finale of the campaign.

The uncertainty has added fresh tension to the closing weeks of the season, with the sport facing the possibility of a revised schedule if the situation worsens.