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FIA Cancels Bahrain and Saudi GP Races Over Middle East Conflict

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The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile has officially canceled the Formula One Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on March 15 due to escalating conflict tensions across the Middle East. This decision follows earlier announcements made by FIA officials that had previously postponed these events, citing security risks associated with ongoing regional instability as a primary concern for driver safety at both venues.

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    The International Automobile Federation has officially canceled the Formula One races scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
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    These cancellations are a direct response to ongoing conflict in the Middle East region affecting race safety conditions.
March 15 The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), citing the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, cancelled Formula One races scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Mar 2026-03-14T23:59Z Formula One confirmed that two Grand Prix events were postponed due to war tensions affecting race safety protocols at both venues in the Middle East region. The decision impacted scheduling for subsequent races on March 7, with a revised calendar published by FIA officials.