Barcelona offers F1 calendar help as Turkey waitsBarcelona has offered to step in if Formula 1 needs another replacement race as the 2026 calendar comes under renewed pressure. With Qatar and Abu Dhabi also still to come later this year, Formula 1 is understood to be exploring contingency options. While Istanbul has again expressed interest, reports suggest the circuit would first require upgrades before it could host Formula 1 again. If an entirely new replacement becomes necessary, Portimao, Imola and Barcelona are all considered realistic European options. Catalonia's regional business minister Miquel Samper says Barcelona would be ready to help.