FIA Eases Australia GP Curfews Amid Middle East Conflict

March 4, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Formula 1's season-opening Australian Grand Prix will proceed without major disruptions as teams arrive in Melbourne despite Middle East tensions, with the FIA adjusting curfew rules.

The FIA has eased curfew restrictions for the Australian Grand Prix following rerouting of F1 personnel amid heightened security concerns due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Teams have successfully made their way to Melbourne despite recent escalations in tensions between Iran and Israel.

The joint US-Israel attack on Iran has prompted retaliatory strikes on several Middle Eastern nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, but F1 officials confirm the season-opening event will proceed with adjusted protocols.

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