Formula 1 says it is watching the conflict in the Middle East after Iran launched a wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes Saturday against United States military bases in countries that will host F1 races, including upcoming back-to-back rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled for April 10-12, with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix following one week later on April 17-19. Naval Forces Central Command, one of the installations struck, sits roughly 20 miles from the Bahrain circuit and about seven miles from the Bahrain International Airport. A spokesperson for the Bahrain International Circuit said the organizers are in close contact with F1. An F1 spokesperson acknowledged the situation but noted that the championship remains in East Asia before returning to the Gulf.

Source: International New York Times March 01, 2026 03:46 UTC