Due to Iran's war, Formula 1 canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix 2026, when were they scheduled?
The Formula 1 Grands Prix of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be canceled or postponed due to the war in the Middle East, a source close to the case told AFP on Friday.
TL;DR
- Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 races will not take place as scheduled.
- The races are being cancelled or postponed due to attacks in the Middle East by Iranian drones and missiles.
- Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have experienced attacks on buildings, a refinery, a US military base, and oil industry infrastructure.
- The first round of the World Endurance Championship in Qatar has also been postponed.
- George Russell and Mercedes will maintain their lead in F1 for longer due to the forced break.