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Formula 1 and the FIA are keeping tabs on the current Middle Eastern conflict, with countries that have sustained heavy bombing today due to host Grands Prix in approaching weeks.
Formula 1 and the FIA are closely monitoring the current Middle Eastern conflict, following heavy bombing in countries scheduled to host upcoming Grands Prix.
Both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were targeted in missile attacks from Iran, including a US Naval base in Bahrain.
The Bahrain International Circuit is set to host the GP on April 12, with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix a week later in Jeddah.
Amid escalating threats from Iran, the planned Pirelli tyre test in Bahrain involving Mercedes has been cancelled.
FOM has stated that the next races in Australia, China, and Japan are not affected, but they are closely monitoring the situation.
Team personnel are expected to arrive in Bahrain five weeks from now, with those involved in the cancelled test looking for alternative travel arrangements.
The FIA has closed an engine compression ratio regulation loophole that impacts Mercedes.
