F1 is awaiting the resolution of peace in the Middle East before making decisions regarding the 2026 calendar.

      Formula 1 is postponing any decisions regarding the status of its cancelled and upcoming races in the Middle East, despite some early signs of reduced tensions in the area. Earlier this season, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were called off due to the ongoing regional conflict. Currently, with a tentative ceasefire between the US and Iran and a continued focus on the security situation, Formula 1 is holding off on deciding whether to reinstate either race this year.

      According to Mundo Deportivo, team leaders will convene at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday, but "the meeting will address a different, unspecified matter." The report further clarified, "It’s not about altering the calendar; F1 prefers to wait on that."

      Instead, Formula 1 will "continue to observe the situation in the Middle East following the recent peace agreement and will take a few weeks before dealing with this topic." The report indicated that the championship aims to reestablish at least one of the two cancelled races. "Given the number of races left and the limited slots available in the calendar, it is logistically very challenging to reinstate both events."

      Mundo Deportivo mentioned that the leading option is to reschedule the Bahrain race between Azerbaijan and Singapore, forming an additional triple-header. However, finding a slot for Saudi Arabia is reportedly proving "much more challenging."