The FIA have postponed the 2026 World Endurance Championship season opener set to take place at the Lusail International Circuit in Qatar on March 26-28 as the ongoing US-Iran conflict in the Middle East threatens the F1 schedule.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said: "The FIA continues to monitor developments across the region and our thoughts remain with all those affected by these recent events as we hope for calm, safety and a return to stability.”

Currently, no F1 races have been postponed, but speculation surrounds upcoming races in the Middle East, particularly those in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April - as does rumours over potential replacements.

Portimão and Imola have been raised as possible stand-ins for F1, but GPblog has confirmed that they both appear to be difficult options currently.

Lewis Hamilton has marked his 20th season in F1 with a raw social media statement, reflecting on his career’s “incredible highs and brutal lows” before sending a defiant “no holding back” message to those “who tried to knock me down.”

On Instagram, the Briton shared pictures from every year he has raced in F1, adding he is still "focused on the dream" of winning an eighth world title.

Hamilton wrote: “I’m forever grateful for the lessons, the quiet moments, the chaos, and the many people who helped me chase and achieve my dreams.