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Pirelli was supposed to be undertaking a wet weather tyre test
Pirelli has confirmed the cancellation of their wet weather tyre test in Bahrain scheduled for this weekend due to security reasons following recent strikes in the region.
The US and Israel initiated a bombing campaign in Iran, prompting Iran to retaliate with strikes targeting US bases in nearby countries, including Bahrain.
Pirelli released a statement ensuring the safety of their personnel in Manama and arranging their return to Italy and the UK promptly.
Despite the cancellation of the Bahrain test, F1 assured fans that the upcoming races in Australia, China, and Japan are not in the Middle East and should not be affected.
Pirelli had initially planned the wet tyre test in Bahrain, with unique methods like sprinklers and water level consistency. The possibility of using wet tyres in Melbourne next weekend remains as weather warnings for thunderstorms and heavy rain are in place in Victoria.
F1 teams and personnel may face challenges setting up for the Australian Grand Prix due to potential flash flooding caused by the adverse weather conditions.
