Sports · 1 March 2026
Missile strikes force cancellation of F1 testing in Bahrain
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Pirelli’s scheduled two-day Sakhir evaluation has been abandoned following a surge in regional instability. The official tyre supplier confirmed the cancellation after missile activity impacted local flight paths and logistics. Personnel from the Mercedes and McLaren outfits, initially present for wet-weather trials, are currently secure within their accommodation. Both camps are now organising flights back to Europe while monitoring the situation closely before the Melbourne curtain-raiser. This precautionary withdrawal ensures total safety for staff during this highly unpredictable racing period.
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