How the latest Iran-US conflict is impacting Formula 1 and WEC
The escalating conflict between Iran and the United States is having tangible effects on both Formula 1 and the World Endurance Championship. With Middle Eastern rounds on both calendars, organisers and teams are closely monitoring the security situation. Autosport examines the logistical challenges, potential calendar disruptions, and the decisions facing motorsport's governing bodies as geopolitical tensions cast a shadow over the racing world.
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