Saudi Arabia Dropped as Host of 2026 World Rally Championship Finale
Italy will replace Saudi Arabia as the venue for the final round of next year's World Rally Championship, organizers said, citing ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
The final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship will be held in Italy instead of Saudi Arabia, according to BBC Sport.
Organizers cited the ongoing unrest in the Middle East as the reason for the change of venue.
Saudi Arabia had been scheduled to host the season-ending event, but the decision to relocate the round to Italy reflects broader concerns about regional stability affecting international sporting events.
Further details on the specific Italian location and the full 2026 WRC calendar have not yet been confirmed.
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