Formula 1 Is Trying To Save Its Cancelled Middle East Races Before The Money Disappears

Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to the Middle East conflict, resulting in a reported revenue loss of up to $200 million. The sport is now operating on a shortened 22-race calendar, but Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang has indicated it may be possible to reschedule at least one of the races later in the year. However, challenges including safety concerns, calendar congestion, extreme heat, and complex logistics are complicating any potential rescheduling efforts.