Formula One bosses are expected to call off the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix in the next 48 hours in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Daily Mail Sport understands the cars and other critical freight to the Gulf must start their transportation in the middle of next week - presenting a hard deadline for a decision. F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali and FIA boss Muhammed Ben Sulayem will make the determination based on safety concerns for F1's 3,000-strong travelling contingent. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said: 'I know Stefano will do what is right for us and the sport. 'Those races are a long way off,' said one source within F1 Management.

Source: Daily Mail March 13, 2026 14:13 UTC