Overview
- Formula 1 and the FIA confirmed the April rounds in Bahrain (Apr 10–12) and Saudi Arabia (Apr 17–19) are off with no replacements planned in April.
- The cancellations create a five‑week gap between Japan on March 29 and Miami on May 3, trimming the 2026 season from 24 to 22 races.
- FIA Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy rounds tied to those weekends were also canceled in the interest of participant safety.
- The call followed escalating US/Israel–Iran hostilities that triggered drone and missile strikes, airspace disruptions and an imminent March 20 freight deadline.
- Alternative venues such as Imola and Portimão were explored, but promoters backed the safety‑first decision as rescheduling later this year is viewed as unlikely even if not formally ruled out.