The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 has been cancelled
The news was announced via socials
Last night, it was announced that the highly anticipated Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026 in Jeddah, scheduled for next month, has been officially cancelled following careful evaluation amid regional developments.
After several alternatives were considered, Formula 1 and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) ultimately decided not to make any substitutions to the April calendar, cancelling the Bahrain Grand Prix, scheduled for April 10 to 12 as well.
The Formula 2, Formula 3, and F1 ACADEMY rounds will also not take place during their scheduled times. The decision has been taken in full consultation with the FIA and respective promoters.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President, said, “Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are incredibly important to the ecosystem of our racing season, and I look forward to returning to both as soon as circumstances allow.”
HRH Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and Chairman of the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), said, “The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) respect the decision taken by Formula 1 regarding the 2026 race calendar. Fans across the Kingdom were once again looking forward to the Formula 1 STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah this April, but we understand the considerations behind this decision and remain in close partnership with Formula 1.”
Ticket refunds
All refunds will be processed automatically to the original payment method used at the time of purchase. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix has asked for an allowance of up to 21 hours working hours for the refunds to be completed.
For inquiries, you can email [email protected] or call 9200 210 23.
The Formula 1 2026 calendar moving forward
The Formula 1 calendar for the 2026 season will now feature 22 races, rather than the usual 24. The calendar will now move forward as follows:
- March 13 to 15: Shanghai, China (sprint)
- March 27 to 29: Suzuka, Japan
- May 1 to 3: Miami, USA (sprint)
- May 22 to 24: Montreal, Canada (sprint)
- June 5 to 7: Monte Carlo, Monaco
- June 12 to 14: Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain
- July 3 to 5: Silverstone, Great Britain (sprint)
- July 17 to 19: Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
- July 24 to 26: Budapest. Hungary
- August 21 to 23: Zandvoort, Netherlands (sprint)
- September 4 to 6: Monza, Italy
- September 11 to 13: Madrid, Spain
- September 24 to 26: Baku, Azerbaijan
- October 9 to 11: Singapore, Singapore (sprint)
- October 23 to 25: Austin, USA
- October 30 to November 1: Mexico City, Mexio
- November 6 to 8: Sao Paulo. Brazil
- November 19 to 21: Las Vegas, USA
- November 27 to 29: Lusail, Qatar
- December 4 to 6: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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