Formula 1 is preparing to remove two major races from the 2026 calendar as the escalating conflict involving Iran forces the sport to confront the reality of racing in an increasingly unstable region.

Formula 1 is expected to officially cancel the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East following the recent conflict involving Iran.

Formula 1 has called off Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. April’s races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have officially been cancelled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Formula 1 ...