Formula 1 is reportedly considering three alternative venues if the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are unable to go ahead as planned in April. This year’s Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend,

Formula 1 says it is watching the conflict in the Middle East after Iran launched a wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes Saturday against United States military bases in countries that will host F1 races,

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Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, concerns have arisen over F1 events in the region ahead of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix races.

All eyes are now on the opening round of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign after pre-season running concluded on Friday to cap off nine days of testing between Bahrain and Barcelona. This is all ahead of the Australian Grand Prix on 6-8 March, which'll kickstart a new era for the championship with its widespread regulation changes.

The Bahrain Grand Prix could be at risk due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, sparking memories of the 2022 Saudi Arabian GP when Max Verstappen radioed concerns after a missile attack

Pirelli has confirmed the cancellation of its two-day wet tyre test at the Bahrain International Circuit amid escalations in the Middle East. Formula 1’s tyre supplier has confirmed that the test’s cancellation came on security grounds and follows an Iranian missile strike in nearby Manama.

The Bahrain Grand Prix is due to take place in April just as a major conflict in the Middle East has broken out