The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026) and the 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula One STC Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2026) were Formula One motor races that were scheduled to be held on 12 and 19 April 2026, at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain and the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, respectively, as part of the 2026 Formula One World Championship. Both races were scheduled to be held as the fourth and fifth rounds of the season. On 14 March, Formula One announced the cancellation of both races due to the breakout of the 2026 Iran war.
Both Grands Prix were set to be held across the weekend of 10âÂÂ12 April and 17âÂÂ19 April 2026, respectively. They would have comprised the fourth and fifth rounds of the 2026 Formula One World Championship.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli would have entered the Bahrain Grand Prix as the leader of the Drivers' Championship, having won the previous race in Suzuka. Holding 72 points, Antonelli led his teammate George Russell by nine points, and third-placed Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) by a further fourteen. Mercedes would have entered the round as the leader of the Constructors' Championship. Holding 135 points, they led Ferrari by 45 points, and third-placed McLaren by a further 45 points. These standings are set to carry over to the Miami Grand Prix.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were both contracted for a race in the season. On 28 February 2026, the Iran war broke out following targeted airstrikes by Israel and the United States. In retaliation, Iran launched numerous counterattacks targeting numerous American military bases around the Middle East, including those in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, all of which are host countries to Formula One Grands Prix. Shortly after the conflict began, Pirelli cancelled impending tyre tests at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Following the outbreak of the war, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) monitored the unfolding situation, prioritising the safety of drivers and team members. Earlier in March, the FIA postponed the Qatar 1812 km, the opening race of the World Endurance Championship, to October, hence Imola became the opening round of that season. Though the FIA had explored replacements, including a return to Imola and the recently-contracted Portuguese Grand Prix, the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were to be held early in the season, meaning that replacements could not be arranged on short notice. Ultimately, the FIA cancelled both races, citing the safety of personnel as a reason. The Formula 2, Formula 3 and F1 Academy races were also cancelled.