The conflict has disrupted motorsports competitions throughout the region with the cancellation of the Formula One Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia and rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in doubt. The driver Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston of Team Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, in a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1, face the first day of the race during the FIA World Rally Championship WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha, Kenya, on March 13, 2026. (Photo by Luca Barsali/NurPhoto) (Photo by Luca Barsali / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)The final round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in Saudi Arabia in November has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced on Thursday.The conflict has disrupted motorsports competitions throughout the region with the cancellation of the Formula One Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia and rounds in Qatar and Abu Dhabi in doubt."Ongoing regional developments mean that the WRC element of Rally Saudi Arabia will not proceed this year," FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem said in a statement, adding however the Middle East Regional Rally Championship will go ahead as planned in Saudi Arabia in November."Our focus now is firmly on the future. We will continue working together with our partners in Saudi Arabia and WRC Promoter towards bringing the FIA World Rally Championship back in 2027."The 14th round of the W...
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