Liberty Media reports record first-quarter revenue of $617 million, but the cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia casts a shadow over the 2026 calendar. Series chiefs are exploring contingency plans to restore at least one race.
The money and logistics are obvious. But the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix carries three less visible sporting consequences — on upgrade plans, the ADUO engine development system, and the compression ratio dispute — that will quietly shape the 2026 F1 season.
The FIA World Endurance Championship has confirmed it is closely monitoring the escalating Middle East conflict as the season-opening Prologue test and Qatar 1812km race approach. Safety remains the absolute priority.
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Escalating tensions in the Middle East have forced Pirelli to cancel its scheduled wet-weather tyre test in Bahrain. F1 and the FIA are closely monitoring the situation as the sport prepares for the 2026 season opener in Melbourne.
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