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Formula 1 cancels the scheduled Pirelli tyre test in Bahrain due to escalating Middle East hostilities. A joint military operation by the United States and Israel against Iran led to missile and drone strikes across the region, including an alarming attack on the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet service center in Bahrain. The test, focusing on wet-weather compounds, was set for this weekend at the Bahrain International Circuit but was scrapped for security reasons after airspace closures in the region. Pirelli confirms all personnel in Manama are safe and plans their return to Italy and the UK. While the Bahrain Grand Prix is still scheduled for April 12, F1 monitors the situation closely. Upcoming races in Australia, China, and Japan remain unaffected, but teams may need to adjust travel plans with disrupted air routes.
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