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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Lawrence Ostlere

Two F1 races could be held in UK this season to solve ‘crisis’

F1 Silverstone (Organization)
  • Silverstone has offered to host two Formula 1 Grands Prix in 2026 to help alleviate a "crisis" in the F1 calendar.
  • The offer follows significant disruptions to the current season's schedule, including the cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to geopolitical issues.
  • Silverstone's CEO, Stuart Pringle, stated the circuit could move quickly if asked, having previously hosted multiple races during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021.
  • The F1 season is resuming with the Miami Grand Prix after a five-week break, with another three-week gap scheduled before the Canadian race.
  • Controversial new F1 regulations, criticised by drivers such as Max Verstappen, are being tweaked to reduce energy harvesting and increase hybrid power, aiming for longer flat-out driving in qualifying.

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Silverstone offers to host two F1 races in 2026 amid calendar ‘crisis’

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