Overview
- F1 president Stefano Domenicali said at the British Grand Prix weekend that the sport is hoping to restore one of the two races cancelled in April when conflict hit the Middle East.
- Sky Sports reported that the most likely candidate is the Bahrain Grand Prix and that organisers are looking at an unconfirmed slot of October 2–4 between the Azerbaijan and Singapore rounds.
- Domenicali reiterated that any reinstatement must be confirmed before the summer break that follows the Hungarian Grand Prix and that a firm decision cannot be delayed much longer.
- Formula 1 is keeping the planned season finale in Qatar and Abu Dhabi on the calendar while also drawing up contingency options such as Portimao if Gulf races cannot go ahead.
- Team leaders say the uncertainty creates major logistical challenges for travel and car shipments, and organisers say a restored Gulf race would be a strong signal about regional security and the calendar moving back toward its original plan.