F1 facing a month of April without a Grand Prix?
The 2026 calendar could see an unprecedented gap: the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are threatened by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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2026 F1 Calendar: what alternatives if Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are cancelled?
Faced with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Formula 1 could be forced to urgently review its April calendar. Several circuits are waiting in the wings to avoid a gaping hole at the start of the season.