Formula 1 is preparing to remove two major races from the 2026 calendar as the escalating conflict involving Iran forces the sport to confront the reality of racing in an increasingly unstable region.

Formula 1 was gearing up for its early-season swing when plans changed fast. The sport was due in Bahrain from April 10–12 and then in Saudi Arabia from April 17–19 – but hose rounds are now set to be ...

Formula 1 fans who closely track team performance after pre-season testing are dissecting the numbers from the opening 2026 Bahrain test, focusing on which teams logged the most laps and who delivered ...

SAKHIR, Bahrain — Mercedes driver George Russell was fastest on the first day of Formula 1's final testing event ahead of the new season, edging McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ...

Formula 1 has announced the cancellation of both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, due to be run in April. The 2026 calendar will now be just 22 races following the confirmation, a result of ...

Formula 1 is expected to cancel races next month in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to safety reasons as a military conflict grows in the Middle East, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.