Bahrain, Saudi Arabia Formula One grands prix cancelled due to Iran war

The Formula One grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have been cancelled due to the United States' and Israel's war with Iran, motorsport's governing body the FIA announced Saturday.

"It has been confirmed today that, after careful evaluations, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East region, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April," the FIA said in a statement.