Formula 1 is exploring options to reschedule the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix later in the 2026 season after their April events were postponed due to regional conflict.
The postponement created a one-month gap in the calendar and raised logistical challenges for the second half of the year. Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang stated that the series is working to recover at least one race, noting it might be possible to reschedule toward the end of the season between Baku and Singapore.
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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