Formula 1 is preparing to remove two major races from the 2026 calendar as the escalating conflict involving Iran forces the sport to confront the reality of racing in an increasingly unstable region.
According to Spanish motorsport outlet SoyMotor, the Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix are facing possible cancellation as Formula One evaluates the security situation in the region. The ...
The announcement had been widely expected, and the statement by the Liberty media-owned sport and governing FIA, as well as local promoters, said the races will not be replaced on the calendar.