Sky Sports News understands Formula 1 is set to cancel its upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia over security concerns due to the war in the Middle East.
A grand prix is ​​scheduled in each country next month of Bahrain race on April 12 and of Saudi Arabia On April 19.
The decision is expected to be officially confirmed in the next couple of days. As of writing, both events still appear Formula 1 schedule
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Sky Sports News understands the set had to be cancelled Middle East Races are not changed in F1’s March-December calendar, meaning the season runs over 22 Grands Prix weekends.
The outlet reported that the decision was taken because the situation in the Middle East has not improved in recent times. Both firms declined to comment.
Formula 1 races will be held in the Middle East this winter, with the Grands Prix in Qatar on November 29 and Abu Dhabi on December 6.
FIA chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem said on Monday that “safety and well-being” would be the main concern when deciding whether races should go ahead.
It comes with several Major banks closed their branches Staff were evacuated from their buildings in the Gulf states and in the wake of the Iran strike.
Standard Chartered began moving staff from offices in Dubai and told them to work from home, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing two sources.
Citigroup, American Bank, told its staff to evacuate offices in the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) and Dubai’s Oud Metha neighborhood.
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JPMorgan said its employees in the Middle East would work from home “for the time being” but that its businesses and client services would “remain uninterrupted”.
And HSBC has closed all branches in Qatar until further notice, according to a customer notice, saying the move was to ensure the safety of staff and customers.
“The safety of our colleagues and customers is our top priority,” an HSBC spokesperson said.
