P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting motorsport
The ongoing fuel crisis caused by the Iran war is impacting motorsport events globally, with concerns growing about potential race cancellations. The recent conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran led to cancellations of events like the wet weather tire test at Bahrain International Circuit, affecting the F1 2026 championship schedule. F1 and the FIA have already cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to the Middle East conflict, leading to a five-week calendar break. Other motorsport series, like the Sepang 300km race in Malaysia, are also at risk of cancellation due to the fuel shortage caused by the war, posing challenges for organizers and teams. With global affairs under constant monitoring, more race cancellations in 2026 cannot be ruled out as organizations navigate through the ongoing crisis and its impacts on the sporting world.
