Saudi Arabia is dropped as the host of the final round of the 2026 World Rally Championship, with the event moved to Italy. The change affects the championship’s last competition in the season, according to reports from multiple outlets.
The decision is attributed to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. Both sources describe the relocation as a response to the security situation, without detailing specific incidents or offering additional changes to other rounds of the calendar.
While the reports are brief and do not discuss broader reactions from teams, organizers, or drivers, they align on the central point: Italy will host the championship finale instead of Saudi Arabia, and the rationale is tied to continuing regional instability.
