F1 Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Cancelled Amid Iran Conflict
Motorsports officials have confirmed the cancellation of the upcoming Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to safety concerns stemming from the ongoing military conflict with Iran.
Motorsports officials have confirmed the cancellation of the upcoming Formula One races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to safety concerns stemming from the ongoing military conflict with Iran. The decision was made after careful consideration of the volatile geopolitical situation in the region, which has escalated in recent weeks.
The Bahrain Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April 5, and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, set for April 19, have both been removed from the 2023 F1 calendar. This marks the first time in recent history that Formula One has had to cancel multiple races in the Middle East due to regional tensions and the threat of military action.
In a statement, Formula One management cited the
Source: Al Jazeera
