Formula 1 is preparing to remove two major races from the 2026 calendar as the escalating conflict involving Iran forces the sport to confront the reality of racing in an increasingly unstable region.

The announcement had been widely expected, and the statement by the Liberty media-owned sport and governing FIA, as well as local promoters, said the races will not be replaced on the calendar.

Formula One executives are looking to reinstate a race in the Middle East, depending on how the conflict in the Gulf evolves.

Formula 1 is actively preparing for the possibility of restoring one of its canceled Middle Eastern races later in the 2026 ...

Formula One confirmed on Saturday that both races have been cancelled and have currently not been rescheduled. This now leaves a five week gap between races in Japan and Miami on March 29 and May 3, ...

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