Two Formula 1 Grand Prix under threat due to war in the Middle East

Two rounds of the Formula 1 championship may be canceled due to the worsening situation in the Middle East. These are the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

This is reported by Sky News.

According to the publication, Formula 1 management is considering the possibility of canceling these stages due to security issues amid the war in the region .

The final decision on the race should be announced within two days.

The Bahrain Grand Prix was scheduled to be held on April 12 , and the stage in Saudi Arabia on April 19 .

Sky News assumes that if these races are cancelled , they will not be replaced by other rounds. In this case, the 2026 Formula 1 season will be reduced to 22 races.