US EditionFormula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
Formula 1 faces safety and logistical challenges due to missile strikes linked to the Iran conflict, with a decision on April races expected within two weeks.
- This weekend, F1 officials are weighing alternatives for the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix amid safety concerns from US-Israel strikes on Iran, with a decision due by March 29.
- Motorsport bodies point to the FIA postponing the World Endurance Championship race in Qatar due to regional safety concerns, while F1 president Stefano Domenicali said `First of all, our approach first of all is safety for all of the relevant stakeholders, people and the promoter itself`.
- Victoria's government said it is willing to discuss hosting a second Melbourne Grand Prix if needed, with alternatives like Suzuka, Portimao, Istanbul, or Imola floated, ESPN reports.
- If cancelled, F1 would face a month-long gap between the Japanese Grand Prix and Miami Grand Prix, while teams must ship equipment to Bahrain immediately after the Chinese Grand Prix if races proceed.
- ESPN reports the likely outcome is the two races will be cancelled and not replaced due to limited preparation time, affecting broadcasters and commercial plans before the Chinese and Japanese Grand Prix.
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"Under all these circumstances, Formula 1 is clearly getting into the background," said Mercedes team leader Toto Wolff, looking at the current war situation in the Middle East. Of course, the Iran war is also a defining topic in the Formula 1 paddock in Melbourne's Albert Park. Also, because the billion-dollar circle is to travel to the Persian Gulf in five weeks after the races in China and Japan – whether Bahrain and Saudi Arabia actually "ge…
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Formula 1 appears to delay decision on two Middle East races in April affected by Iran war
Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war.
As a result of the Iran war, the Grand Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are on the brink. A decision should be made by March 20th at the latest. Replacement? Should there not be a rejection.
The Liberty Media Formula One has lost more than $2 billion of its market value since the beginning of the war with Iran, while concerns about careers in the Middle East weigh on one of the most popular sports in the world. The new F1 season begins this weekend in Melbourne, Australia, the first of 24 races in 2026. Uncertainty surrounds two races next month in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, with the conflict intensifying throughout the region. The Q…
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