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Formula One to invetigates Najah Yusuf’s imprisonment
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Formula 1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

The FIA governing body confirmed two races "will not take place in April" and that no replacements would be organised, due to the ongoing regional tensions.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 March, 2026
Drivers practice their race start procedures during day three of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 20, 2026 in Bahrain
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F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi 'cancelled or postponed'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 March, 2026
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MENA Sports Wrap: Bruno Fernandes snubs Saudi, Morocco eyes F1

The New Arab Staff
05 June, 2025
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MENA Sports Wrap: Palestine's U-20 women make history with title

The New Arab Staff
18 April, 2025
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Arab world could host new F1 team with 50/50 gender parity

The New Arab Staff
29 March, 2023
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Saudi Arabia discussing security concerns with F1 officials

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 October, 2022
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Houthis confirm Saudi Aramco oil attack near F1 venue

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 March, 2022
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Formula 1 urged not to ignore human rights abuses in Bahrain

The New Arab Staff
15 March, 2022
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Formula 1 cancels Russian Grand Prix

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 February, 2022
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Saudi women drivers in historic first show at Dakar Rally

The New Arab Staff
17 December, 2021
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Mercedes withdraw appeal against Verstappen's F1 win

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
16 December, 2021
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Hamilton speaks out on human rights ahead of Saudi F1 debut

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
04 December, 2021
Saudi Arabia is due to host its first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix in December [Getty]
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Saudi issues restrictive rules on clothing for Grand Prix

The New Arab Staff
19 October, 2021
Qatar
Qatar
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Qatar to hold its first ever Formula One Grand Prix

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 September, 2021
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Turkish GP back on F1 calendar after Singapore cancelled

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 June, 2021
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Hamilton addresses F1's 'massive problem' with human rights

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 November, 2020
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Bahrain bars spectators from F1 race over coronavirus fears

The New Arab & agencies
08 March, 2020
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Syria
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Formula 1 money funds Syria racetrack near ‘slaughterhouse’ prison

The New Arab
15 September, 2019