- Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has declared "safety and wellbeing" its top priority for upcoming Middle East races amid escalating regional conflict.
- FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem issued a statement confirming close contact with stakeholders and careful monitoring of developments.
- The concerns specifically relate to the F1 Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, scheduled for next month, and the World Endurance Championship in Qatar at the end of March.
- The instability in the region follows recent joint strikes on Iran by the US and Israel.
- Ben Sulayem emphasised that safety and wellbeing will guide decisions regarding these events, expressing sadness for loss of life and hoping for stability.
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