F1 Today | Bahrain GP return imminent as Mercedes drops Antonelli appeal
Formula 1 is expected to reinstate the Bahrain Grand Prix to the 2026 calendar following improved regional stability. Meanwhile, Mercedes has opted not to appeal a penalty issued to driver Kimi Antonelli during the British Grand Prix.
Why it matters
The return of the race signals a shift in the sport's geopolitical considerations, while the Mercedes decision impacts the ongoing championship standings.
From the imminent announcement of the Bahrain Grand Prix 's return and reports that Pierre Wache has started keeping Gianpiero Lambiase out of the loop ahead of his future move to McLaren, here are today's biggest Formula 1 stories.
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