BREAKING NEWS

Published: 3:59 pm March 13, 2026
Updated: 3:59 pm March 13, 2026

Formula 1’s Middle East double-header is set to be canned. The Bahrain Grand Prix, planned for 12 April, and the Saudi Arabian race on 19 April, will not take place.

Rising Tensions Halt F1 Events

The cancellations come amid escalating conflicts in the region, with no sign of things calming down. Official confirmation is expected within 48 hours as safety concerns mount.

F1 and FIA Stay Silent

Neither Formula 1 nor the FIA have made any public statements yet, leaving fans and teams in limbo over the future of this year’s Middle East races.

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