How our F1 2026 pre-season predictions are looking now We predicted the 2026 Formula 1 standings after the pre-season tests in Bahrain, how wrong were we so far? Motorsport · May 1
Miami Grand Prix 2026: New start time, grid positions, how to watch F1 and weather forecast 2026 F1 season resumes after five-week gap caused by cancellation of races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Evening Standard · May 1
Bahrain’s decision to strip dozens of citizenship for ‘sympathising with Iran’ will set precedent, rights group warns As Bahrain revokes the nationality of dozens of people accused of ‘glorifying or sympathising with hostile Iranian acts’, rights advocates say the kingdom is using the regional conflict to curb dissent. Namita Singh reports The Independent UK · Apr 30
What happened during F1’s April break, team by team As the Iran war caused the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi races, F1 teams and drivers found themselves with a five-week break on their hands. Here’s how they made the most of it Motorsport · Apr 29
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 Iran sympathisers Bahrain's Interior Ministry has stripped 69 individuals, including family members, of their citizenship. The government cited sympathy with Iran's hostile actions and collaboration with foreign entities as reasons. These revocations, based on the Bahraini Nationality Law, target those deemed to have harmed the kingdom's interests or breached loyalty. The Times of India · Apr 28
The Latest: US appears cold to Iranian proposal to end the war without a nuclear deal The Trump administration seems unlikely to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 28
How the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian races might have unfolded April should have featured two races in the Middle East Motorsport · Apr 26
How Antonelli aims to keep his momentum despite the F1 April break Andrea Kimi Antonelli had more reason than most F1 drivers to wish the unexpected pause to the season didn’t occur with the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancellations. But he hopes to retain his momentum in Miami Autosport · Apr 25
Gulf Evacuation Warning: 'Time Is Running Out' as Iran Adviser Urges Immediate Exit From UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait A social media post urging evacuation from Gulf nations has caused concern, despite no official directives. The warning highlights the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz. International Business Times UK · Apr 21
"The more you run, the more you learn" - how F1's break is impacting Ferrari Ferrari's chassis technical director Loic Serra sits down with Motorsport.com to discus the April break, its impact on development at the Scuderia, and progress on 2027 Motorsport · Apr 21
Racing Bulls planning double upgrade due to enforced April break for F1 The Italian outfit had initially scheduled upgrades for the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East Motorsport · Apr 16
Prosecutors in Bahrain file charges over the death of a man detained by domestic spy agency Prosecutors in Bahrain have filed charges over the death in custody of Mohamed al-Mousawi, who was detained by the domestic spy service The Independent UK · Apr 16
What is at the top of the to do list for each F1 team? The unexpected break in the Formula 1 season has given each team the opportunity to put full focus on making its most urgent improvements Autosport · Apr 14
Starmer speaks with Trump about ‘practical’ plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz Both leaders agreed that they are ‘at the next stage of finding a resolution’ The Independent UK · Apr 9
Evening Standard · Apr 9 PM and Trump discuss need for ‘practical plan’ to reopen strait amid Gulf visit The Prime Minister spoke to the US president while visiting the UK’s allies in the Gulf region.
Autosport · Apr 9 What the Bahrain and Saudi cancellations reveal about how F1's money works The Bahrain and Saudi GP cancellations offer a rare look at the sport’s financial structure
The Independent UK · Apr 9 Bahrain finally resumes flights after weeks of airspace closure amid Middle East conflict Flights will gradually resume at Bahrain’s airport weeks after shutting down
The Times of India · Apr 9 Bahrain Airport reopens: Flights resume after airspace shutdown as routes return across Gulf, India and Europe Bahrain's airspace has reopened after a multi-day closure due to regional tensions, allowing Bahrain International Airport to resume operations. National carrier Gulf Air is gradually restoring flights to over 15 destinations, prioritizing high-demand routes. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as operations are phased and schedules remain limited amid…
The Times of India · Apr 9 UAE and Bahrain sign currency swap agreement worth AED 20 billion The UAE and Bahrain have inked a significant AED 20 billion currency swap deal, fostering deeper financial ties and economic cooperation. This five-year pact, formalised by their central bank governors, aims to boost local currency usage in trade and investment, enhancing regional financial integration and stability. Officials view this as…
Autosport · Apr 8 The pros and cons of F1's enforced break and cancelled races The loss of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix gives F1 a chance to have a rare break - but the consequences aren't all positive
Motorsport · Apr 7 Kimi Antonelli reveals target for F1 spring break F1 is in its enforced April break as the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled due to the Middle Eastern conflict
The Independent UK · Apr 7 UN to vote on watered-down resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz. Russia and China are key The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain closed over Iranian threats as Trump's deadline nears The King Fahd Causeway, a key bridge linking Saudi Arabia to the island kingdom of Bahrain, closed early Tuesday over threats from Iranian attacks
Autosport · Apr 6 Which teams will benefit and lose out the most from F1's enforced April break As Formula 1 commences a one-month break from racing, these teams are set to either benefit from the April gap or lose out the most