15.03.2026 02:30
Formula 1 announced that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April for security reasons. It was stated that "although alternatives have been considered, there will be no changes in April" due to the war that began with the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which led to the cancellation of the races.
The Formula 1 announced that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will not take place in April for security reasons.
BAHRAIN AND SAUDI ARABIA RACES CANCELED
In a statement from Formula 1, it was said, "The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will not take place in April. Due to the current situation in the Middle East, the Grand Prix, along with F2, F3, and F1 Academy races, will not occur as planned."
The statement also provided information that "Although alternatives have been considered, no changes will be made in April."
US-ISRAEL ATTACKS ON IRAN
Israel and the US launched a military attack on Iran on February 28 while negotiations were ongoing between the Tehran and Washington administrations.
Iran responded with attacks on targets it identified in several regional countries, including Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, where US bases are located, in addition to Israel.
In the US-Israel attacks, Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with many high-ranking officials, was killed.
According to Iranian officials, the death toll from the US-Israel attacks has exceeded 1,348, and the number of injured has surpassed 17,000.