Overview
- Pirelli scrapped its two-day wet-tyre development running at the Bahrain International Circuit for security reasons and confirmed all staff in Manama are safe and being repatriated.
- Formula One says it is closely monitoring events and coordinating with authorities, with Bahrain on April 12 and Saudi Arabia on April 19 still listed on the calendar.
- Missile and drone strikes were reported across the region, with Bahrain’s state news agency saying a US 5th Fleet service centre was targeted, contributing to heightened caution.
- Closures at major Gulf hubs including Doha and Dubai triggered widespread flight cancellations, forcing teams and personnel to reroute via Hong Kong, Singapore or into Perth for onward travel to Melbourne.
- Organisers expect next weekend’s Australian Grand Prix to proceed as planned, while the FIA and F1 continue risk assessments and logistical contingency planning.