Manama, March 15 -- Formula 1 has announced that the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi ArabianG will not take place in April as originally scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

"The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April. Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, the Grand 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," Formula 1 wrote on X.

The Bahrain GP was scheduled to take place on April 12 at the Bahrain International Circuit, whereas the Saudi Arabian GP was to be held at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on April 19.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, ...