COTA Ready to Help F1 If Needed | Nascar News

F1’s calendar is in flux as Qatar and Abu Dhabi’s races hang in the balance, forcing teams to scramble to hit the 22-race minimum. Circuit of the Americas’ Bobby Epstein says they’re open to stepping in if needed—but not this year, with their schedule already packed. The Bahrain GP has already shifted to Malaysia, pushing the total to 23 races. If Qatar and Abu Dhabi fall through, just one more race would suffice. Epstein ruled out a last-minute COTA slot after Vegas, citing no talks and logistical challenges, but emphasized they’d support F1 anytime. The world changes fast—so while this year’s unlikely, the door’s not closed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ca48bf6539fed4b