Formula One's Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday.

Formula 1 has announced that the upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GP will not take place in April as originally scheduled due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

The decision follows attacks on Gulf states by Iran in retaliation to US-Israeli air strikes, raising serious safety concerns for teams, personnel, and spectators.