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F1 Cancels Bahrain & Saudi Grands Prix, Teams Get Unexpected Break
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Formula One Cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix; Teams Get Unexpected Break
Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, leaving the 2026 calendar with just 22 races due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The cancellations, along with support series rounds, have no plans for replacement. Teams like McLaren, Mercedes, and Pirelli were already in Bahrain when retaliatory strikes hit a nearby US air base, putting the races in doubt. This unexpected break gives teams an extra five weeks off before the Miami Grand Prix, with two additional weekends off before the Canadian Grand Prix. The FIA confirmed the cancellations after talks with promoters and regional clubs, marking another tough chapter for the Bahrain circuit.
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