Formula 1 Cancels Two Key Early-Season Races, Cites Safety Concerns

Formula 1 has cancelled the 2026 Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, which were scheduled for April, citing safety concerns related to the current situation in the Middle East. F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed that postponement or replacement events were not viable, meaning no substitute races will fill the April calendar. The cancellations also affect support series, with Formula 2, Formula 3, and F1 Academy rounds all dropped for those respective weekends.