Formel 1 arbeitet an Notfallplänen für Rennen im Nahen Osten bei steigenden Einnahmen

Die Formel 1 entwickelt Notfallpläne für ihre Rennen im Nahen Osten, nachdem es aufgrund von Konflikten in der Region zu Absagen gekommen war. Liberty Media meldete trotz der Unterbrechungen starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal.

Liberty Media gab bekannt, dass der Umsatz der Formel 1 im ersten Quartal 2026 um 53 Prozent auf 617 Millionen US-Dollar gestiegen ist. Das operative Ergebnis erreichte 107 Millionen US-Dollar, wobei der operative Kerngewinn bei 172 Millionen US-Dollar lag. Das Unternehmen veranstaltete in diesem Zeitraum drei Grands Prix, darunter Japan, im Vergleich zu zwei im Vorjahr, und gewann neue Sponsoren wie Standard Chartered dazu.

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As Middle East tensions intensify following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Formula 1 is unlikely to find last-minute substitutes for the threatened Bahrain (April 12) and Saudi Arabian (April 19) Grands Prix, prioritizing safety over maintaining a full 24-race calendar despite teams' revenue concerns. This follows earlier disruptions including a cancelled Pirelli test and travel chaos.

Formula 1 has officially cancelled its Bahrain and Saudi Arabia grands prix from the 2026 calendar as the Iran conflict continues. Liberty Media's stock fell about 7% after the news. The move affects hosting fees but leaves core revenue streams intact.

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