Formula 1 and the FIA are keeping tabs on the current Middle Eastern conflict, with countries that have sustained heavy bombing today due to host Grands Prix in approaching weeks.
Both Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were the subject of missile attacks from Iran, with a US Naval base in the former being targeted.
A location in Juffair was also hit, the area being a common base for many within the paddock, as well as during recent pre-season testing.
The Bahrain International Circuit is set to host the Grand Prix on April 12, with the Jeddah Corniche Circuit hosting the Saudi Arabian GP a week later.
Amid threats from Iran to escalate and instigate further attacks, the planned Pirelli tyre test – which involved Mercedes – at the Bahrain circuit has been cancelled.
But Formula 1 Management [FOM] has released a short statement to media, which points out that the races are not scheduled for the immediate future, and confirmed that it is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation.
“Our next three races are in Australia, China and Japan not in the Middle East – those races are not for a number of weeks,” the statement read.
“As always we closely monitor any situation like this and work closely with relevant authorities.”
Team personnel would be expected to reach Bahrain the week before the race, which is five weeks from now.
Those in attendance for the Pirelli test are thought to be seeking means to return back to the United Kingdom, or travel straight to Australia for the first round of the championship, which takes place next week.
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