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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

F1 monitoring Middle East situation ahead of planned Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (3) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB22 Red Bull Ford in the Pitlane during day three of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2026 in Bahrain, Bahrain - (Getty)

Formula One has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Missile strikes continue to rock the region after United States and Israeli forces attacked Iran with several countries closing their airspace.

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