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F1 Set To Cancel Bahrain, Saudi Arabian GPs Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions: Report

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News18•13-03-2026, 23:16

F1 Set To Cancel Bahrain, Saudi Arabian GPs Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions: Report

•Formula 1's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix races are reportedly set for cancellation.
•The decision stems from escalating tensions in the Gulf region following joint US and Israel strikes on Iran.
•Sources from the Shanghai paddock expect official confirmation on the fate of both April races as early as this weekend.
•Safety concerns, missile strikes in Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and widespread flight disruptions pose significant logistical challenges.
•Cancellation would shrink the 2026 F1 season from 24 to 22 races, creating a four-week gap in April.

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