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FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director

Ulsterman Paul Burns steps up into the role of deputy race director in Formula 1

Autosport

Jonathan Wheatley: Max Verstappen's F1 2026 criticism is "because of where he finds himself"

The Audi team boss and former Red Bull sporting director suspects his former team's plight plays a key part in Verstappen's searing criticism of the new Formula 1 regulations

Motorsport

WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures three-year deal

Rallying's top tier will return to Great Britain next year for the first time since 2019

Motorsport

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F1 Cancels Bahrain and Saudi GP Over Gulf Safety Concerns, April Races Dropped

Formula One has canceled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to rising tensions in the Middle East, prioritising safety over scheduling.

International Business Times UK

No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Toto Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

Motorsport

No F1 rule changes ahead of Japan, but Wolff remains wary of ‘political knives’

The planned evaluation of the new Formula 1 regulations after the sprint weekend in China will still take place, but the FIA does not plan any significant changes in the short term

Autosport

Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix amid Middle East tensions; season cut to 22 races

Formula 1 and the FIA have cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April 2026 due to escalating Middle East conflict. Safety concerns and logistical challenges prompted the decision, impacting the 2026 calendar and creating a five-week gap before the Miami Grand Prix.

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F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East

Formula One now set for five-week gap between Japan and Miami, with no races at all in April

Evening Standard

F1 teams face unexpected fallout after Bahrain and Saudi GPs are cancelled

The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix not only has logistical consequences for F1 teams, but also affects several sporting aspects. Three hidden consequences explained

Motorsport

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs because of Middle East war

The Bahrain circuit is only 20 miles from a US base that has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the races are unlikely to be replaced because of logistics

The Guardian - UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races officially called off as Iran conflict rages

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

Autosport

Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, have canceled upcoming Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on safety grounds related to the Iran war

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races will not take place in April

It leaves F1 with a five-week void between the third round of the new season in Japan on March 29 and the Miami Grand Prix on May 3.

The Independent UK

Bahrain and Saudi Arabian F1 races officially cancelled amid Middle East conflict

Formula 1 2026 calendar drops from 24 to 22 races as April's Bahrain and Saudi grands prix are officially called off

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This Chinese Automaker Wants To Race In F1

Chinese automaker BYD wants to go racing. According to a new report, the company, which makes the ultra-cheap Seagull electric vehicle, is allegedly exploring several potential motorsport series, including the World Endurance Championship and Formula 1.

Autosport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Solberg leads, Evans retires as drivers slam “dangerous” decision from rally organisers

Drivers took aim at rally organisers for a change to the route as muddy stages turned the leaderboard on its head

Motorsport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers slam “dangerous” decision from rally organisers

Drivers took aim at rally organisers for a change to the route as muddy stages turned the leaderboard on its head

Autosport

Why Ferrari is fighting F1 start rule changes – and can they still lose?

Ferrari is unwilling to give up on its advantage at the starts in F1 2026

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F1 teams need decision on Middle Eastern rounds "this week", says Ayao Komatsu

F1 is scheduled to hold the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix next month, but they are at doubt due to the ongoing Iran war

Autosport

WEC reschedules Qatar round following Middle East conflict postponement

The World Endurance Championship has updated its 2026 race calendar following the postponement of the opening round in Qatar

Motorsport

WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Extreme road conditions force stage cancellation

Wild weather contributed to organisers making the decision to cancel a stage of the World Rally Championship event

Motorsport

Mercedes pushes to change F1 start procedures again but Ferrari opposes

While some Formula 1 teams have managed to find the right balance to make quick starts, others, including Mercedes, are struggling and want the regulations revised. For the moment, there is no supermajority, so it will remain unchanged

Motorsport

Ayao Komatsu: F1 needs "about five races" to make changes to 2026 rules

The new-for-2026 F1 regulations have been widely debated

The Independent UK

George Russell takes aim at ‘selfish’ Ferrari after blocking F1 rule change

The first race of the new F1 season in Melbourne saw several cars struggle to get off the line smoothly

The Guardian - UK

‘I wish I had more fun’: Max Verstappen reiterates unhappiness at new F1 rules

Max Verstappen said: ‘I don’t enjoy driving the car, but I do enjoy working with the team’ as news emerged that a meeting with F1 drivers has been brought forward amid disquiet

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