F1's three options for season finale as championship faces Middle East crisis

The 2026 F1 season run-in is still up in the air, with few paddock insiders or experts knowing exactly how this year’s championship will end. The ongoing conflict and tensions in the Middle East mean that the last two races of 2026, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, still look in doubt. It now appears that the series has three main options for how to bring the season to a close. We assess them below. How will F1 end the 2026 season? Option 1: Keep the calendar unchanged and race at Qatar and Abu Dhabi As

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