Fernando Alonso Rules Out Bahrain GP Amid Middle East Conflict, Eyes 2027 Future

Fernando Alonso's F1 future is uncertain, with the cancellation of the Bahrain GP due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The two-time world champion's decision for 2027 will be influenced by the current F1 regulations, not Aston Martin's upgrades.

What happened?

The Bahrain GP, scheduled for October, has been cancelled due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Formula One Management (FOM) and the F1 teams had discussed the 2026 calendar last week, which had been upended due to the war in the Middle East. The race was supposed to be held on the first weekend of October, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore Grands Prix.

Why it matters for Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso's decision for 2027 will be influenced by the current F1 regulations, not Aston Martin's upgrades. Speaking to media at Spa, Alonso said, "Nothing, because my decision is not about the performance of this year. This year we started on the wrong foot." He highlighted the 2026 cars' performance on energy-starved circuits such as Spa and Silverstone in recent weeks, saying, "I think this is not the true potential of the team. It's much higher than what we see."

What comes next?

Fernando Alonso's decision for 2027 will be made during F1's summer break after the Hungarian GP. The two-time world champion will be keeping a close eye on the current regulations, which will play a significant role in his decision. Meanwhile, Alonso was thrilled with Spain's World Cup final victory over Argentina, writing on social media, "What a team. So well deserved. Congratulations, Spain. The best."

Fernando Alonso's future in F1 is uncertain, with the cancellation of the Bahrain GP due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The two-time world champion's decision for 2027 will be influenced by the current F1 regulations, not Aston Martin's upgrades.