{"id":1868240,"date":"2026-04-06T10:49:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1868240"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T07:49:02","slug":"more-motorsport-events-facing-axe-due-to-middle-east-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1868240","title":{"rendered":"More motorsport events facing axe due to Middle East conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>More motorsport events facing axe due to Middle East conflict<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The US\/Israel war with Iran looks set to impact the motorsport calendar further<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-06T11:49:02+01:00\">06 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/screenshot-2026-04-06-at-11.56.50.png?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Super GT, 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Twitter<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The US\/Israel war with Iran is threatening to call off more motorsport events, as reports emerge that a Super GT round in Malaysia is facing cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>Joint US\/Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February have plunged the Middle East into conflict, with neighbouring countries in the region being targeted by Iranian strikes.<\/p>\n<p>The war has also seen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane effectively closed, which has severely impacted global oil supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 90% of oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz supplies Asian countries, with the shortage impacting the region.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>Sportscar365<\/em>, the planned 19-21 June round of Japan\u2019s Super GT championship at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is set to be cancelled due to the oil crisis.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The report claims the Malaysian government is putting a pause on large-scale events that do not serve national interests due to fears over shortages of fuel.<\/p>\n<p><em>Crash <\/em>has reached out to the Sepang International Circuit for official comment on the matter.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-396fa9c182e30a600fb8fde0dbd1cf642274bb92bce3f0ebe4c55e358c090884\">  Malaysian Prime Minister keen on reviving F1 grand prix   Malaysia chief would not host F1 again even with free deal <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>How the Iran war has affected world motorsport<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While not as high-profile as some events, the expected cancellation of the Sepang Super GT race is the latest world motorsport event to be impacted by the Iran war.<\/p>\n<p>The Qatar FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener scheduled for the 26-28 March weekend was postponed to November due to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Formula 1\u2019s Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, originally scheduled for the 10-12 April and 17-19 April, were cancelled last month.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ef0985adbf765c6e8fad8a48df56176a969bc93c24414383a2263c52a2df1733\">  Raikkonen leads Ferrari 1-2 final Malaysia F1 practice   Memories of Sepang: How will F1 remember the Malaysian GP? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Those rounds will not be replaced, leading to no racing taking place in the entirety of April for the series.<\/p>\n<p>MotoGP\u2019s Qatar Grand Prix, also originally pencilled in for the 10-12 April weekend, has been postponed to later in the year, with the Portuguese and Valencia rounds pushed back by a week to accommodate this.<\/p>\n<p>What will be of concern to series organisers is that the Sepang Super GT round is not due until late June.<\/p>\n<p>While the cost of freight out of Japan has gone up, which will have contributed to this decision, a prolonged oil crisis will eventually impact all race series movements regardless of location.<\/p>\n<p>Motorsport has already proven not to be immune to global conflicts, with F1 cancelling its Russian Grand Prix in 2022 at the outset of the country\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That year\u2019s MotoGP Argentine Grand Prix was shortened from three days to two, due to technical issues with a cargo plane and delays in a replacement being found due to shortages caused by the Ukraine war.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bahrain F1 circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>When will the Iran war end?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>US President Donald Trump said at the outset of the war that the country\u2019s joint operation with Israel would last around four weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict has now dragged into its sixth week, with a timeline for the end of hostilities not yet clear.<\/p>\n<p>The US president has given Iran until 7 April to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as he threatens further strikes if there is a failure to comply.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>According to <em>Reuters<\/em>, a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal has been received by the US and Iran, which could go into effect as early as Monday 6 April if both parties agree.<\/p>\n<p>However, this will not necessarily see an easing of the oil crisis, with Iran stating that it will not open the Strait of Hormuz with immediate effect under this ceasefire proposal.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Sepang International Circuit<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div 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class=\"body\">\n<p>The US\/Israel war with Iran is threatening to call off more motorsport events, as reports emerge that a Super GT round in Malaysia is facing cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>Joint US\/Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February have plunged the Middle East into conflict, with neighbouring countries in the region being targeted by Iranian strikes.<\/p>\n<p>The war has also seen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane effectively closed, which has severely impacted global oil supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 90% of oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz supplies Asian countries, with the shortage impacting the region.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>Sportscar365<\/em>, the planned 19-21 June round of Japan\u2019s Super GT championship at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is set to be cancelled due to the oil crisis.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The report claims the Malaysian government is putting a pause on large-scale events that do not serve national interests due to fears over shortages of fuel.<\/p>\n<p><em>Crash <\/em>has reached out to the Sepang International Circuit for official comment on the matter.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-396fa9c182e30a600fb8fde0dbd1cf642274bb92bce3f0ebe4c55e358c090884\">  Malaysian Prime Minister keen on reviving F1 grand prix   Malaysia chief would not host F1 again even with free deal <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>How the Iran war has affected world motorsport<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While not as high-profile as some events, the expected cancellation of the Sepang Super GT race is the latest world motorsport event to be impacted by the Iran war.<\/p>\n<p>The Qatar FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener scheduled for the 26-28 March weekend was postponed to November due to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Formula 1\u2019s Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, originally scheduled for the 10-12 April and 17-19 April, were cancelled last month.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ef0985adbf765c6e8fad8a48df56176a969bc93c24414383a2263c52a2df1733\">  Raikkonen leads Ferrari 1-2 final Malaysia F1 practice   Memories of Sepang: How will F1 remember the Malaysian GP? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Those rounds will not be replaced, leading to no racing taking place in the entirety of April for the series.<\/p>\n<p>MotoGP\u2019s Qatar Grand Prix, also originally pencilled in for the 10-12 April weekend, has been postponed to later in the year, with the Portuguese and Valencia rounds pushed back by a week to accommodate this.<\/p>\n<p>What will be of concern to series organisers is that the Sepang Super GT round is not due until late June.<\/p>\n<p>While the cost of freight out of Japan has gone up, which will have contributed to this decision, a prolonged oil crisis will eventually impact all race series movements regardless of location.<\/p>\n<p>Motorsport has already proven not to be immune to global conflicts, with F1 cancelling its Russian Grand Prix in 2022 at the outset of the country\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That year\u2019s MotoGP Argentine Grand Prix was shortened from three days to two, due to technical issues with a cargo plane and delays in a replacement being found due to shortages caused by the Ukraine war.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bahrain F1 circuit<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>When will the Iran war end?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>US President Donald Trump said at the outset of the war that the country\u2019s joint operation with Israel would last around four weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The conflict has now dragged into its sixth week, with a timeline for the end of hostilities not yet clear.<\/p>\n<p>The US president has given Iran until 7 April to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as he threatens further strikes if there is a failure to comply.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>According to <em>Reuters<\/em>, a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire proposal has been received by the US and Iran, which could go into effect as early as Monday 6 April if both parties agree.<\/p>\n<p>However, this will not necessarily see an easing of the oil crisis, with Iran stating that it will not open the Strait of Hormuz with immediate effect under this ceasefire proposal.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>The US\/Israel war with Iran is threatening to call off more motorsport events, as reports emerge that a Super GT round in Malaysia is facing cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>Joint US\/Israeli strikes on Iran at the end of February have plunged the Middle East into conflict, with neighbouring countries in the region being targeted by Iranian strikes.<\/p>\n<p>The war has also seen the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane effectively closed, which has severely impacted global oil supplies.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 90% of oil and gas from the Strait of Hormuz supplies Asian countries, with the shortage impacting the region.<\/p>\n<p>According to <em>Sportscar365<\/em>, the planned 19-21 June round of Japan\u2019s Super GT championship at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is set to be cancelled due to the oil crisis.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The report claims the Malaysian government is putting a pause on large-scale events that do not serve national interests due to fears over shortages of fuel.<\/p>\n<p><em>Crash <\/em>has reached out to the Sepang International Circuit for official comment on the matter.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-396fa9c182e30a600fb8fde0dbd1cf642274bb92bce3f0ebe4c55e358c090884\">  Malaysian Prime Minister keen on reviving F1 grand prix   Malaysia chief would not host F1 again even with free deal <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><strong>How the Iran war has affected world motorsport<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While not as high-profile as some events, the expected cancellation of the Sepang Super GT race is the latest world motorsport event to be impacted by the Iran war.<\/p>\n<p>The Qatar FIA World Endurance Championship season-opener scheduled for the 26-28 March weekend was postponed to November due to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Formula 1\u2019s Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, originally scheduled for the 10-12 April and 17-19 April, were cancelled last month.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ef0985adbf765c6e8fad8a48df56176a969bc93c24414383a2263c52a2df1733\">  Raikkonen leads Ferrari 1-2 final Malaysia F1 practice   Memories of Sepang: How will F1 remember the Malaysian GP? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Those rounds will not be replaced, leading to no racing taking place in the entirety of April for the series.<\/p>\n<p>MotoGP\u2019s Qatar Grand Prix, also originally pencilled in for the 10-12 April weekend, has been postponed to later in the year, with the Portuguese and Valencia rounds pushed back by a week to accommodate this.<\/p>\n<p>What will be of concern to series organisers is that the Sepang Super GT round is not due until late June.<\/p>\n<p>While the cost of freight out of Japan has gone up, which will have contributed to this decision, a prolonged oil crisis will eventually impact all race series movements regardless of location.<\/p>\n<p>Motorsport has already proven not to be immune to global conflicts, with F1 cancelling its Russian Grand Prix in 2022 at the outset of the country\u2019s invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>That year\u2019s MotoGP Argentine Grand Prix was shortened from three days to two, due to technical issues with a cargo plane and delays in a replacement being found due to shortages caused by the Ukraine war.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-03\/xpb_1397258_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 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