The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a one-month gap without races, while also creating several issues regarding how to reorganise the second half of the championship.<br>Formally, the two events have never been officially cancelled by Formula 1, which merely ...<a class='more' href='https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/why-bahrain-and-saudi-arabia-may-still-feature-in-f1-2026/10820239/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=uk'>Keep reading</a>