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Season Sees Race Cancellations and Significant Cost Cap Increase
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix for April 2026 have been cancelled due to ongoing Middle East conflicts, reducing the Formula 1 season to 22 races. This five-week calendar gap saw Aston Martin's Lance Stroll compete in his GT World Challenge Europe debut at Paul Ricard on April 11-12.
Formula 1's cost cap for the 2026 season has significantly increased to $215 million, from $135 million plus inflation in 2025. This adjustment covers additional manufacturing and support costs, integrating previous capital expenditure.
Lewis Hamilton completed a two-day wet-weather tyre test for Pirelli at Ferrari's Fiorano track on April 11, driving a 2026-spec Ferrari to evaluate new full wet and intermediate tyre designs over 884km.
The Bottom Line
The 2026 Formula 1 season is already marked by calendar disruptions, significant financial regulation changes, and drivers adapting to unexpected breaks.
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