F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran warAustralian Oscar Piastri won last year's Bahrain Grand PrixPARIS (FRANCE) - Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled as the Middle East war engulfs the region, motorsport's governing body the FIA announced on Saturday. Bahrain had been scheduled as the fourth Grand Prix this season to take place on April 10-12, with the Saudi race a week later. Kimi Antonelli took pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton and was asked by AFP in Shanghai about the possible cancellation of the Middle East races. The Japanese Grand Prix will take place on March 27-29 with the following Formula One race now slated for the Miami Grand Prix on May 1-3. Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled slots in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Source: Bangkok Post March 14, 2026 23:34 UTC