The door for a return to the Formula 1 calendar remains open for Imola, even if an immediate reprise is unlikely.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix hosted its last event this year with no contract in place for another. However, PlanetF1.com understands discussions remain ongoing to retain the popular Italian venue in some shape or form.

Imola offers F1 calendar safety net

Announced in June, the F1 2026 calendar features a capacity 24 events, with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix making way for the all-new Madrid event.

The Madring, as the venue has been named, is currently under construction ahead of F1’s first visit next September.

It has faced some opposition from the locals, who’ve raised a myriad of concerns, such as the way necessary permits were issued to the removal of trees and noise

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