🏁 April without racing – EL BOX DE FRANCO

An unexpected break reshapes the rhythm of the championship and creates a key pause ahead of Miami

Published

14 Abr 2026

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2 min

👀 An April without Formula 1

After the Japanese Grand Prix, the 2026 season enters a highly unusual phase: there will be no races throughout the entire month of April.

The reason has nothing to do with sporting factors. The FIA, together with Liberty Media, decided to suspend the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, affecting regions where races were scheduled.

Beyond the track, safety and logistics make it impossible to hold both events.

What changed in the calendar

The Bahrain Grand Prix (Sakhir) and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (Jeddah) were scheduled for April, but have been suspended with no new date confirmed yet.

After the opening three rounds: Australia, China and Japan, the championship now pauses until the first weekend of May, when action resumes at the Miami Grand Prix.

A breather… but not a break

Even without racing, work behind the scenes does not stop. This pause reshapes the usual dynamic: - More time to analyse data from the opening rounds. - Development of upgrades without immediate race pressure. - Technical testing, including Pirelli sessions. - Simulator and factory work.

For some teams, it’s a key opportunity to close the gap. For others, especially those carrying strong momentum, it may interrupt their competitive rhythm.

👉 What this break means for Franco

For Franco Colapinto, the start of the season has shown positive signs, including his first point of the year and a solid foundation to keep building with Alpine.

This time away from racing comes at an interesting moment.

On one hand, it allows deeper work with the team, a better understanding of the car, and preparation of upgrades ahead of Miami. On the other, it interrupts the competitive rhythm just as those positive signs were starting to emerge.

But there’s also a different side to it: the next time Franco gets back on track… it will be at home 🇦🇷

The Buenos Aires Showdown on 26 April is now confirmed, a special moment for the #FranClub43. You can read all the details in the article we’ve already published.

🇺🇸 The championship resumes in Miami

It will be a Sprint weekend, marking a new starting point after this unexpected break. With more data, potential upgrades and a clearer picture, the true competitive order may begin to take shape from there.

Because if the start of the season has shown anything… it’s that there’s still plenty to be discovered.

A month without racing, but not without stories

See you in Buenos Aires, and then in Miami 🩵

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