The Gulf has been battered by two weeks of Iranian drone and missile attacks after the United States and Israel started their war on Iran. Saudi Arabia has also weathered scores of strikes, some of them targeting the oil infrastructure that is crucial for the world’s biggest exporter of crude oil. “The FIA will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first,” FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said. “Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are incredibly important to the ecosystem of our racing season and I look forward to returning to both as soon as circumstances allow. The Formula Two, Formula Three and F1 Academy rounds will also not take place during their scheduled slots in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 15, 2026 04:33 UTC