Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races will not take place in AprilBy Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent, ShanghaiFormula One has confirmed next month’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the sport “will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first”. A statement from F1’s governing body, the FIA, read: “It has been confirmed today that, after careful evaluations, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April. “While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately decided that no substitutions will be made in April. The FIA Formula 2, FIA Formula 3 and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled times. F1 chiefs remain hopeful those two races will go ahead as scheduled.

Source: Irish Independent March 14, 2026 22:39 UTC