F1 has issued a statement on the Bahrain Grand Prix following a widespread conflict outbreak in the Middle East.
Tyre manufacturer Pirelli confirmed over the weekend it had cancelled a 2-day test event due to be held in Bahrain following safety concerns.
A number of missile strikes have occurred in the region following attacks launched by the United States and Israel on Iran.
Mercedes and McLaren had supplied mule cars for the previously planned wet weather tyre test which planned to feature wet-weather running by artifically wetting the track to gather key data.
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In a statement to RacingNews365 Pirelli said: "The two days of development tests for wet-weather compounds, scheduled for today and tomorrow at the Bahrain International Circuit, have been cancelled for security reasons following the evolving international situation."
"All Pirelli personnel currently in Manama are safe in their hotels. The company is working to ensure their safety and arrange their return to Italy and the UK as soon as possible."
Now F1 have also responded to the conflict just as the new season is set to start in Australia next weekend.
A spokesperson told The Sun: “Our next three races are in Australia, China and Japan, not in the Middle East – those races are not for a number of weeks.
“As always, we closely monitor any situation like this and work closely with relevant authorities."
The Australian Grand Prix kicks off on Friday March 6 in Melbourne, with a follow-up round in China taking place March 13-15.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is the fourth round of the season after Japan set to take place just six weeks from now on April 10-12.
Bahrain, Qatar and The United Arab Emirates have all been affected by the strikes all of which are set to host an F1 race this season.
World Endurance Championship also being monitored
Bahrain also plays host to a round at the World Endurance Championship this year.
Organisers also issued a statement confirming that they are also monitoring the situation closely before the race which is due to take place much later in the year on November 7 however a race in Qatar is set to take place on March 28.
The statement read: "The FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) is closely monitoring the ongoing situation in the Middle East - a process of rigorous assessment that has been underway for several weeks."The safety and security of our competitors, personnel and fans remains our absolute priority.
"Accordingly, the FIA WEC management is in constant, direct communication with the relevant authorities in Qatar."
"FIA WEC is holding regular meetings with the Qatari authorities regarding the forthcoming Prologue and Qatar 1812km events, scheduled to take place on 22-23 March and 26-28 March respectively.
"We will continue to evaluate the situation daily. Further updates will be communicated if necessary."
