F1 may suspend Bahrain, Saudi Arabia GPs over Middle East conflict | OneFootball

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East, marked by the confrontations between the United States and Israel with Iran, has put Formula 1 in a critical situation. Due to the lack of security and logistical complications, the FIA has practically decided to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, the only two events scheduled for April. The official announcement is expected to be made this weekend, which would leave the calendar without activity for a full month.

The decision is due to the inability to guarantee the transportation of personnel and materials because of flight cancellations and risks in the region. As Andrés Agulla reported, "Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will very likely be canceled. We will have a month without racing." If confirmed, the teams' equipment will travel directly from Suzuka to the United States, without prior stops in the Persian Gulf.

This unexpected gap in the 2026 season will force fans to wait from the Japanese GP on March 29 until the Miami GP, scheduled for the first days of May. Drivers and teams will use this four-week interval to work on the development of the cars, especially in battery management, an aspect that has presented technical difficulties at the start of this championship.

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