Bahrain GP canceled!
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Bahrain GP Cancelled
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For those that follow Formula One, I have an update for the Bahrain GP.
Auto Week reports the Bahrain GP is canceled but there is nothing on the F1 Web site. Here is the AW article:
The Bahrain Grand Prix is now officially canceled, although it remains to be seen if and when it will be rescheduled later this year. The Formula One season-opener was scheduled for March 13, but civil unrest on the Gulf island has put an end to the possibility of the race running as planned. “We felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest,” Bahrain's Crown Prince said. “Bahrain's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together to remind the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united.” Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is now trying to find a new date. The only realistic option is on Nov. 20, after Abu Dhabi--which means either there will be a triple header with Brazil, or Ecclestone will have to move Interlagos back to Dec. 4. Bahrain cannot run in the gap between races in India and Abu Dhabi because new races have to be stand-alone events in their first year, because of question marks over how long it takes freight to get in and out. One compromise could be that Ecclestone moves Brazil anyway to create breathing space, and if Bahrain is still not viable for Nov. 20, the season will just end a week later than planned. The official statement from the organizers reads as follows: “The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) today announced that the Kingdom of Bahrain would withdraw from hosting this year's F1 Grand Prix race so that the country can focus on its process of national dialogue. “Last Friday, Bahrain's Crown Prince--HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa--initiated a new national dialogue involving all sections of Bahraini society in order to resolve the current political situation in the Kingdom. The Crown Prince informed Formula One's Bernie Ecclestone of the BIC's decision by telephone earlier today.
HRH Prince Salman said: “At the present time the country's entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain. “Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrain's to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain's Formula One race to a later date. “I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Bernie Ecclestone for his support and understanding. “After the events of the past week, our nation's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united.” Chairman of the Bahrain International Circuit, Zayed R. Alzayani said, “Bahrain's Grand Prix is a time of celebration and hosting the race is a source of great pride for Bahrain and Bahrainis. It is a showcase to the world and we look forward to welcoming the teams and drivers and everyone involved in Formula One back to Bahrain in the very near future. “I hope that F1 and our friends around the world will understand our decision at this difficult time.” Following the Crown Prince's decision, Ecclestone commented, “It is sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race, we wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country. “The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon.”
Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...#ixzz1EcVNxR1C
For those that follow Formula One, I have an update for the Bahrain GP.
Auto Week reports the Bahrain GP is canceled but there is nothing on the F1 Web site. Here is the AW article:
The Bahrain Grand Prix is now officially canceled, although it remains to be seen if and when it will be rescheduled later this year. The Formula One season-opener was scheduled for March 13, but civil unrest on the Gulf island has put an end to the possibility of the race running as planned. “We felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest,” Bahrain's Crown Prince said. “Bahrain's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together to remind the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united.” Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is now trying to find a new date. The only realistic option is on Nov. 20, after Abu Dhabi--which means either there will be a triple header with Brazil, or Ecclestone will have to move Interlagos back to Dec. 4. Bahrain cannot run in the gap between races in India and Abu Dhabi because new races have to be stand-alone events in their first year, because of question marks over how long it takes freight to get in and out. One compromise could be that Ecclestone moves Brazil anyway to create breathing space, and if Bahrain is still not viable for Nov. 20, the season will just end a week later than planned. The official statement from the organizers reads as follows: “The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) today announced that the Kingdom of Bahrain would withdraw from hosting this year's F1 Grand Prix race so that the country can focus on its process of national dialogue. “Last Friday, Bahrain's Crown Prince--HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa--initiated a new national dialogue involving all sections of Bahraini society in order to resolve the current political situation in the Kingdom. The Crown Prince informed Formula One's Bernie Ecclestone of the BIC's decision by telephone earlier today.
HRH Prince Salman said: “At the present time the country's entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain. “Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrain's to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain's Formula One race to a later date. “I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Bernie Ecclestone for his support and understanding. “After the events of the past week, our nation's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united.” Chairman of the Bahrain International Circuit, Zayed R. Alzayani said, “Bahrain's Grand Prix is a time of celebration and hosting the race is a source of great pride for Bahrain and Bahrainis. It is a showcase to the world and we look forward to welcoming the teams and drivers and everyone involved in Formula One back to Bahrain in the very near future. “I hope that F1 and our friends around the world will understand our decision at this difficult time.” Following the Crown Prince's decision, Ecclestone commented, “It is sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race, we wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country. “The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon.”
Read more: http://www.autoweek.com/article/2011...#ixzz1EcVNxR1C
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www.formula1.com now shows that "Bahrain withdraws from hosting 2011's opening round"
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