Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has confirmed that the 2026 season will finish in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, rejecting cancellation rumors despite the Middle East conflict.
Schedule under scrutiny
The crisis, triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February, has upset the region and prompted Formula 1 to relocate Bahrain and Saudi rounds to Miami and Montreal, leaving F2 to adjust its calendar.
While Formula 1 organisers have pledged to run the events for financial reasons, a backup plan positions Imola for the first December weekend if either grand prix cannot occur.
Contingency strategies
Earlier in September F2 added an extra race in Baku, mirroring Formula 3’s Madrid finale, a tactic aimed at cushioning potential cancellations.
Michel affirmed, “Qatar and Abu Dhabi remain on the calendar; we will finish the championship at those circuits, following Formula 1’s guidance, especially as the title battle stays alive with three drivers contesting the top spot.”
When questioned about the possibility that Rafael Camara could be declared champion already in Baku, Michel responded that such a premature crown would be unfortunate and that the season will conclude as scheduled.
Title picture secures
Camara leads the championship with 207 points, trailed by Nikola Tsolov (200) and Alex Dunne (189); Gabriele Mini, Dino Beganovic, and Noel Leon still hold narrow title hopes if Qatar and Abu Dhabi race.
With three title‑hungry drivers and a contingency horizon set, the 2026 Formula 2 campaign remains poised to finish in the Gulf’s glittering venues, assuming host nations can host safely.
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