Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races both cancelled

The Formula 1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia set for April have been cancelled due to the ongoing Iran war, with alternatives rejected by organisers. The decision also impacts Formula 2, Formula 3, and F1 Academy rounds, citing the situation in the Middle East region as the reason. Bahrain, targeted heavily by Iran, houses the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet headquarters. President and CEO Stefano Domenicali called the decision difficult but necessary amid escalating strikes in the area.

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