Formula 1 has established a track record of calling off races when conflict or civil unrest erupts in the Middle East, although this season's schedule remains unchanged for now. A United States base in Bahrain has been shaken by an explosion amid rising tensions, prompting concerns about the forthcoming Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

Two races in the Middle East are expected to be cut from the 2026 Formula One season without replacements due to the ongoing conflict in the region.