The Formula 2 championship has announced a significant expansion of its calendar for the upcoming event in Baku. The competition will host a second featured race in Azerbaijan, a decision that comes just ten days before the start of the race weekend.
This modification, unusual in the world of motorsport, has generated some excitement, particularly with uncertainty over the completion of the Formula 1 season. In this regard, the Grand Prix of Qatar and Abu Dhabi may not take place as originally scheduled due to the geopolitical situation affecting the Middle East region.
As confirmed by F2 CEO, Bruno Michel, this new configuration will include a double-header weekend, with an additional qualifying session and two featured races, instead of the traditional format. ‘As Formula 2 is the only support event for the Azerbaijan Formula 1 Grand Prix, we have decided to extend the weekend to offer more entertainment to all attendees,’ Michel explained.
This decision has not been explicitly justified by the organizers, but it could be interpreted as a way to adjust to possible changes or cancellations towards the end of the season. Despite this situation, the season finale event in Abu Dhabi remains scheduled according to the usual format, which includes a practice session, a qualifying session, a sprint race, and a featured race.
In the coming weeks, the FIA and F1 will determine the future of the calendar for the remainder of the 2026 season, a factor that could severely affect the last races if events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi are modified. In this context, speculation has circulated about a possible change to the Imola circuit for the championship finale, which would take place in late November.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
