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How The U.S., Israel, Iran Conflict Could Impact The F1 Season
Formula 1 has rerouted some flights and canceled a tire test due to missile strikes and airspace closures, while staying confident about races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
- On Feb 28, 2026, Formula 1 said it was `closely monitoring` the situation in the Middle East and working closely with relevant authorities.
- Missile strikes have continued after reported United States and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Iran launching missiles into the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, heightening regional risks.
- With flight paths affected, teams and suppliers have adjusted travel and testing plans, as several of F1's travelling circus reroute flights and Pirelli cancelled a scheduled tyre test in Bahrain.
- F1 chiefs caution that travel, scheduling and tyre testing could still be affected, though the Melbourne season opener next week is understood to be unaffected; Stefano Domenicali pointed to contingency plans used for Qatar on Nov. 30 and Abu Dhabi.
- Of key concern are rounds four and five in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on April 12 and April 19, while F1 said its next three races in Australia, China and Japan are not in the Middle East for a number of weeks.
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