Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to escalating conflict in the region
Formula 1 has officially cancelled two of its upcoming races in the Middle East, scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, due to the escalating conflict in the region. The Bahrain Grand Prix was set for April 12, while the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was to take place on April 19. In a statement released by the sport’s governing body, the FIA, it was declared that considerations for safety led to the cancellation, with no alternatives planned for replacement at this time. The Formula 1 organisation stated that extensive assessments regarding the ongoing situation in the Middle East, specifically the conflict... [Continue Reading]
