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Formula 1’s realistic replacement options if Middle East races falter

Imola, Portimao, Istanbul and more... what are F1's realistic options if it needs a rapid calendar rethink?

F1 makes the right call – the Middle East is no place for sport’s glitz and glamour right now

Comment: The decision to cancel races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will cost the sport around £100m – but F1’s strong financial footing means the impact will be kept to a minimum

Formula 1 appears to delay decision on 2 Middle East races in April affected by Iran war

Formula One appears to have delayed a decision on whether to cancel its races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April which have been placed in doubt due to the Iran war.

F1 races 'under cancellation threat' as deadline for decision revealed

As the conflict between the USA, Israel and Iran continues to destabilise the Middle East, F1 appear to be putting in some contingency plans