Formula 1 and its governing body FIA canceled upcoming Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on safety grounds 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.

Formula 1 has announced that the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GP will not take place in April as originally scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed gratitude to the promoters while emphasizing the priority of safety.