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Formula One Delays Bahrain, Saudi Races Amid Tensions

3/7/2026

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Formula One has delayed a decision on the Bahrain (April 12) and Saudi Arabia (April 19) races amid tensions after Iranian strikes.
Officials, including Peter Bayer, CEO of Racing Bulls, met at the Australian Grand Prix but gave no timeline.
The FIA postponed the Qatar event for March 26-28, and in 2022 Formula One ran the Saudi race despite attacks, unlike the Russian Grand Prix canceled after the Ukraine invasion.

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Formula One has delayed a decision on the Bahrain (April 12) and Saudi Arabia (April 19) races amid tensions after Iranian strikes.
Officials, including Peter Bayer, CEO of Racing Bulls, met at the Australian Grand Prix but gave no timeline.
The FIA postponed the Qatar event for March 26-28, and in 2022 Formula One ran the Saudi race despite attacks, unlike the Russian Grand Prix canceled after the Ukraine invasion.