sports
March 13, 2026
F1 expected to cancel Bahrain and Saudi GPs due to Middle East conflict
Formula One is poised to cancel races scheduled for next month in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
TL;DR
- Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Formula One races are likely to be cancelled due to the Middle East conflict.
- The proximity of the Sakhir circuit to a US military base targeted by Iranian attacks is a major concern.
- Cancellation of these races would likely result in a 22-event season with no immediate replacements.
- George Russell claimed pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race, topping qualifying.
- Max Verstappen expressed strong dissatisfaction with his car's performance and drivability, qualifying ninth.
- Mercedes drivers Russell and Kimi Antonelli locked out the front row in qualifying.
- Lando Norris qualified third, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri.
Continue reading the original article