Formula 1 has abandoned plans for a backup race in Italy as the 2026 season approaches its final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The decision confirms that the championship will conclude with the scheduled grands prix in Lusail and Yas Marina without an additional European event.
The move comes as the calendar finalizes its closing stretch, with the Qatar Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix set to host the season finale. Organizers had considered an Italian circuit as a contingency, but logistical and scheduling factors led to the cancellation of that option.
