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FIA Monitors Middle East Conflict Ahead of Grand Prix Events

3/3/2026

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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) prioritizes safety and wellbeing as the Middle East conflict could affect the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Attacks follow strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said he is in contact with stakeholders to monitor the situation.
Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled for April 12.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the following week.

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Story summary

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) prioritizes safety and wellbeing as the Middle East conflict could affect the Bahrain Grand Prix and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Attacks follow strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said he is in contact with stakeholders to monitor the situation.
Bahrain Grand Prix is scheduled for April 12.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the following week.