Bahrain and Saudi Arabia remain on the F1 calendar for 2026, but the status of both events is still in question. With time running out, F1 needs to decide soon if those races will go ahead as planned.

The F1 circus arrived in Melbourne ahead of the opening round against a backdrop of hostilities in the Middle East. That saw much of the travelling circus rerouted through Asia as airspace closures meant the usual passages,

Formula 1 says it is watching the conflict in the Middle East after Iran launched a wave of retaliatory missile and drone strikes Saturday against United States military bases in countries that will host F1 races, including upcoming back-to-back rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Formula 1 is unlikely to replace the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia if the pair are canceled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, RACER understands.

Formula 1 is reportedly considering three alternative venues if the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are unable to go ahead as planned in April. This year’s Formula 1 season gets underway this weekend,

Formula 1’s 2026 season is set to roar into life next Sunday in Melbourne — but growing geopolitical tensions are casting a dark shadow over the championship opener.Concerns surrounding the start of the new Formula 1 campaign intensified after escalating conflict in the Middle East triggered serious security fears across the region.

Max Verstappen says it is “no fun” to drive Formula 1’s new cars and sweeping changes for 2026 mean it no longer feels like F1.