Report: Formula 1 to cancel Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races amid war

Iran Herald · March 13, 2026 War

(Photo credit: Rula Rouhana/Reuters via Imagn Images) Formula 1 leaders intend to cancel scheduled races in the Middle East because of the war in Iran and instability in the region, ESPN reported Friday. The decision is expected to be announced over the weekend. Grand Prix races were set for April 12 in Bahrain and April 19 in Saudi Arabia.