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F1 prepares Imola finale as Qatar and Abu Dhabi hang in balance

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Max Verstappen

Formula 1 management is preparing Imola as a contingency for the 2026 season-ending races, with a decision on Qatar and Abu Dhabi expected by mid-October. The news emerged from recent reports, with teams told to wait for a final call.

Max Verstappen

How the sources differ

PlanetF1 leads on the 'oven-ready' contingency plan, while ESPN F1 focuses on the October deadline for teams. The Reddit posts share the Autosport report and a social post about Max Verstappen discussing Imola, adding driver perspective. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: PlanetF1's article is the most complete, covering the contingency plan and the uncertainty around Qatar and Abu Dhabi, with an image and no paywall.

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F1 prepares Imola finale as Qatar and Abu Dhabi hang in the balance

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[skysportsF1] It was close between the top two, but Arvid and Esteban:

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max speaking to viaplay about qatar and abu dhabi and the option of racing at imola instead

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