Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

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Formula 1 and the FIA have cancelled the April Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to safety concerns stemming from an ongoing Iran war, in which both countries have been struck by Iranian military responses following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. The cancellations mark a major disruption to the F1 calendar and highlight the regional security crisis. The decision was announced from Shanghai where other race preparations are underway.

Shanghai AP  —  Formula 1 and its governing body FIA said the Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not happen in April because of safety concerns related to the Iran war. Both countries have been struck during Iran’s response after the United States and Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran. … The post Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war appeared first on Egypt Independent.