F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs Amid Middle East Conflict
Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grand prix races due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, with the Bahrain circuit located just 20 miles from a targeted US base.
Formula One has made the difficult decision to cancel the highly anticipated Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grand prix races amidst the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The races, which were scheduled for April 12th and 19th respectively, will no longer take place due to the heightened security concerns and logistical challenges in the region.
The Bahrain circuit, which is just 20 miles from a targeted US military base, has been deemed too close to the epicenter of the hostilities to proceed with the event. Similarly, the Saudi Arabia grand prix was also cancelled as the sport approached the point where more freight would need to be sent to the country, making the logistics increasingly complex and risky.
Source: The Guardian
