The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix have been cancelled due to the continuing situation in the Middle East.
The official announcement came today, after days of speculation regarding the fate of the two races.
An F1 statement reads: “The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April. Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East the Grands Prix, alongside F2, F3, and F1 Academy rounds, will not take place as scheduled. While alternatives were considered, no substitutions will be made in April.”
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali also issued a statement:
