Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 race cancellations confirmed due to Iran war

Al Jazeera National SecurityNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By The Associated PressMarch 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM

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Due to the ongoing Iran war and related safety concerns, Formula One (F1) and the FIA announced the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, scheduled for April 12 and 19 respectively. The decision, revealed in Shanghai ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, was made following retaliatory attacks in both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. F1 president Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem emphasized the priority of safety for the F1 community. While alternatives were considered, no replacement races will be held in April. The FIA and F1 expressed hope to return to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia when the situation improves, highlighting their importance to the racing season.

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The FIA will always place the safety and well being of our community and colleagues first.

quote — Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA’s president100% confidence

Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April.

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Bahrain and Saudi Arabia’s Formula One Grands Prix races will not be held in April on safety grounds due to the war.

factual — Formula One and FIA100% confidence

Both countries have been hit during Iran’s retaliatory attacks after the United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes on Iran.

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Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are incredibly important to the ecosystem of our racing season.

quote — Mohammed Ben Sulayem80% confidence

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Chinese Grand Prix 40% Jeddah 40% Mohammed Ben Sulayem ×250% Stefano Domenicali 50% United States 60% Israel 60% FIA ×470% Formula One (F1) ×680% Iran ×280% Iran war ×285% Saudi Arabia ×590% Bahrain ×590%

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iran war 90% f1 race cancellations 90% safety concerns 80% formula one 70% saudi arabia 60% bahrain 60% middle east 60% fia 50%

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