Formula 1 has cancelled the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix amid rising security concerns amid ongoing tensions in the Middle

Formula 1 has canceled next month's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, leaving the 2026 season with a reduced 22-race calendar and a lengthy spring break. 🏆 F1 2026: Formula One Bahrain, Saudi Arabian Grands Prix Canceled Amid Middle East Conflict.

Formula 1 is set to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix in April amid escalating Middle East conflict, with security concerns and logistics forcing the decision.

Conflict in the Middle East has thrown the Formula One calendar into chaos with two of next month's races due to be shelved amid major concerns over safety in the region

Conflict in the Middle East has thrown the Formula One calendar into chaos with two of next month's races due to be shelved amid major concerns over safety in the region

It is highly unlikely that the races in the Middle East will be replaced, leaving the sport with a five-week void between Japan and Miami.