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Pirelli has cancelled its two-day Formula 1 tyre test amid the escalating international situation between the United States, Israel and Iran
Pirelli has cancelled its two-day Formula 1 tyre test due to the escalating international situation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, potentially causing disruptions to the start of F1’s 2026 season. The planned wet tyre test in Bahrain using sprinklers before F1’s Melbourne opener with Mercedes and McLaren has been cancelled for security reasons following an Iranian strike on a US naval base in Bahrain. Pirelli confirmed that all personnel in Manama are safe and efforts are underway to ensure their return to Italy and the UK. The situation is affecting travel plans for some teams heading to F1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, as the Middle East serves as a layover often used for travel from the UK to Australia. The incidents highlight human and logistical concerns within the F1 community, underscoring the impact of geopolitical tensions on the sport’s operations and travel arrangements. The ongoing situation in the Middle East is being closely monitored as preparations for the F1 season continue amid uncertainties surrounding travel routes and security measures.
