With the number of Grands Prix in a year capped at 24, F1 faces a challenging task to retain historic circuits while introducing new venues from across the world. While a plan for rotational circuits is on the cards, the absence of Imola from the 2026 calendar raised eyebrows.

After losing their spot on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, the Imola mayor, Marco Panieri and president of the Emilia-Romagna region, Michele de Pascale, have released a statement regarding the Imola Grand Prix.

A new street circuit in Madrid will make its debut on the Formula 1 schedule in September of next year, replacing the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.