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Middle East Calendar Remains Uncertain Amid Geopolitical Tensions

• Formula 1 continues to monitor the Iran war's potential impact on the 2026 season, with growing uncertainty surrounding the reinstatement of postponed races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The World Endurance Championship (WEC) is also considering contingency plans to replace its rescheduled Qatar and Bahrain rounds with European-based races, highlighting the broader regional instability affecting motorsport calendars.

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• The upcoming Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is forecast to be the first competitive F1 weekend of the 2026 season to feature fully wet conditions, with rain predicted throughout the event. This presents a unique challenge for drivers and teams, as the 2026 cars have not yet raced in sustained wet weather.

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• McLaren is set to receive its upgraded Mercedes F1 engine at the Belgian Grand Prix, making it the last Mercedes customer team to implement the new power unit. This development comes as Ferrari has demonstrated strong form, winning two of the last three races and prompting Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to acknowledge Ferrari's genuine front-running pace.

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