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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 14 March 2026

Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US base
Races unlikely to be replaced because of logistics

Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.

The races were due to take place on 12 April in Bahrain and 19 April in Saudi Arabia but the sport was approaching the point at which a decision on cancellation needed to be made to prevent more freight being sent to Bahrain.

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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 14 March 2026

Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US base
Races unlikely to be replaced because of logistics

Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.

The races were due to take place on 12 April in Bahrain and 19 April in Saudi Arabia but the sport was approaching the point at which a decision on cancellation needed to be made to prevent more freight being sent to Bahrain.

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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 14 March 2026

Bahrain circuit only 20 miles from targeted US base
Races unlikely to be replaced because of logistics

Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix because of the war in the Middle East.

The races were due to take place on 12 April in Bahrain and 19 April in Saudi Arabia but the sport was approaching the point at which a decision on cancellation needed to be made to prevent more freight being sent to Bahrain.