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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lawrence Ostlere

F1 not considering multiple races at Silverstone despite offer for 2026 season

Silverstone has offered to host two grands prix next season in order to alleviate a “crisis” in the F1 calendar, but The Independent understands the proposal is a total non-starter.

The complex geopolitical landscape has seen a major reshuffle to this year’s race schedule. Races set to take place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April were cancelled as a result of the war in the Middle East, with bosses confirming that alternative hosts were not viable in April.

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