F1 Scraps Bahrain and Jeddah Grands Prix Amid Middle East Tensions
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F1 and the FIA have canceled the April Bahrain and Jeddah Grand Prix races due to the US-Israel war on Iran and escalating Gulf tensions, with no replacement races planned and a five-week gap before the Miami round. The decision also wipes out FIA F2, F3 and F1 Academy rounds; WEC has moved its Qatar round and MotoGP is seeking to reschedule Doha. Officials emphasize safety and look forward to returning when circumstances allow.
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