Formula 1 is considering Portimao in Portugal as a fallback option for the final two races of the season. The decision comes as the situation in the Middle East, which led to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs, appears to be easing.
The Portimao circuit has previously hosted F1 races during the Covid pandemic and is already scheduled to return to the calendar in 2027 and 2028. However, with a ceasefire agreement and ongoing peace talks in the Middle East, F1 may not need to use Portimao as an alternative.
If the situation continues to improve, F1 may be able to confirm the Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs, and potentially even reschedule the Bahrain GP, which could lead to a gruelling nine races in 11 weekends to finish the season.
