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Pirelli cancels Bahrain F1 test due to safety concerns

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Pirelli has cancelled its two-day Formula 1 tyre test amid the escalating international situation between the United States, Israel and Iran, with further potential disruption to the start of F1’s 2026 season to come. Pirelli had an unusual wet tyre test planned for February 28-March 1 in Bahrain (using sprinklers) before F1’s Melbourne opener with Mercedes and McLaren, but that’s now been cancelled for security reasons. On Saturday, Iranian for…

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Qatar is canceling football matches and a Formula 1 tire supplier has canceled tests in Bahrain. The conflict in the Middle East is affecting sports – and the big question many are asking is whether Iran will be in the World Cup in the United States this summer.

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The US has attacked Iran, which has responded by attacking several of its neighboring countries on the Arabian Peninsula. This is affecting Formula 1. This weekend's tire test in Bahrain has

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After the attacks of Israel and the US on Iran, the leaders in Formula 1 are now drawing conclusions for security reasons.

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After the attacks of Israel and the US on Iran, the leaders in Formula 1 are now drawing conclusions for security reasons.

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In Bahrain, Formula 1 wanted to test tyres, but after the bombings in the Middle East region, it's not to be thought of. Pirelli is worried about his employees. The race series is already guesting in the Gulf States in April.

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The Race broke the news on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
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