Sports ‘closely monitoring’ Middle East conflict
Formula One chiefs are among sports leaders “closely monitoring” the conflict in the Middle East ahead of the season’s opening grand prix in Australia next week and upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
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F1 monitoring Bahrain, Saudi GPs amid conflict
Formula 1 has said it is “closely monitoring” the situation in the Middle East ahead of upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
Palou, Ganassi end McLaren fight after ruling
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