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Rwanda GP calendar speculation draws strong backing from Formula 1 drivers
Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and George Russell have backed reports linking Rwanda to an upcoming Formula 1 calendar slot. With several circuit contracts expiring before 2030, an African venue could end the continent's absence since 1993.
17 Oct 2026
25 Sept 2026
F1 Sets Mid-October Deadline for Final Call on Qatar and Abu Dhabi Finales
Formula 1 teams will learn by mid-October whether the 2026 season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will proceed as scheduled. Italy's Imola circuit remains on standby as a contingency venue if regional instability prevents traveling to the Middle East.
14 Sept 2026
Formula 1 Confirms Milan for 2027 Season Launch Event Featuring 11 Teams
Formula 1 has announced that Milan will host its 2027 season launch event from February 18–20. The three-day festival will feature drivers and team principals across all 11 teams, headlined by a live broadcast show on opening night.
28 Aug 2026
F1 Weighs Bahrain GP Return to 2026 Calendar Before Summer Deadline
Formula 1 is exploring the possibility of restoring the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix to the 2026 calendar between October 2-4. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed a decision must be finalized before the summer break following the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26.
26 Aug 2026
Formula 1 Plans Sprint Weekend Expansion to 10 Races for 2027 Calendar
Formula 1 is set to increase its Sprint weekend allocation to as many as 10 events for the 2027 season. Alongside the expanded format, the upcoming calendar will reintroduce the Portuguese and Turkish Grands Prix while dropping the Dutch Grand Prix.
9 Aug 2026
Formula 1 2026 Season Could Conclude in Europe Amid Middle East Uncertainty
F1 president Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that the 2026 season will finish in Europe if the final rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are cancelled due to regional conflict. A final decision is expected by mid-September, with the championship currently led by Kimi Antonelli.
8 Aug 2026
Formula 1 Prepares 2027 Calendar Contingencies Amid Middle East Conflict
Formula 1 is holding back its 2027 calendar announcement until autumn to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict, with contingency plans in place to maintain a 24-race schedule. Meanwhile, the sport is in talks with several nations for future expansion, including potential returns to Germany, Turkey, and Portugal.
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18 Oct 2026
FIA Software Bug Inquiry Leads to Revised Engine Controls
The FIA completed its investigation into the wet-weather software glitch that delayed the Malaysian Grand Prix. A 250kW cut interacting with low engine RPM caused unrecoverable power loss, prompting an interim protocol for Singapore and a permanent update for the United States Grand Prix.
17 Oct 2026
Singapore GP practice pace belongs to George Russell as Mercedes rebounds
George Russell led the opening practice session at the Singapore Grand Prix, edging out Ferrari's Charles Leclerc by 0.198 seconds. Russell achieved the benchmark despite facing a back-of-the-grid penalty for Sunday's race due to a power unit change. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished sixth after running exclusively on medium tyres.
17 Oct 2026
Toto Wolff Refutes Mercedes Favoritism Claims in Title Fight
Toto Wolff has strongly dismissed claims that Mercedes favors Kimi Antonelli over George Russell amidst the 2026 title fight. The team principal highlighted ongoing reliability parity efforts as Mercedes defends its Constructors' Championship lead.
17 Oct 2026
Verstappen Secures Singapore Sprint Pole Ahead of Russell
Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Singapore GP Sprint after stewards cleared him of a yellow-flag infringement. George Russell secured second in an older-spec Mercedes, while Charles Leclerc settled for third.
17 Oct 2026
United States GP Schedule Sets Decisive Stage in Austin
The United States Grand Prix schedule outlines track times for the Austin weekend at the Circuit of the Americas. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli holds a 102-point lead as Red Bull and Ferrari challenge Mercedes across high-stress tire stints.
