FIA gives Bahrain one-month extension on race deadline
2011 Bahrain Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull, Bahrain, 2010
The FIA has granted the Bahrain Motor Federation an extra month to decide whether the Bahrain Grand Prix can go ahead.
A statement issued by the FIA said: “The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile, has granted the Bahrain Motor Federation and the Bahrain International Circuit an extension until June 3rd, date of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Barcelona.
“This decision was taken after consultation with the relevant Bahraini authorities and Formula One Management, the international promoter.”
Bernie Ecclestone said last week he wanted the deadline to be extended.
The original deadline expired yesterday. Bahrain has been under a state of emergency since March 15th following protests against the government, which were met with a violent response.
The season is currently set to end in Brazil on November 27th.
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Uncle Bob said on 2nd May 2011, 23:39
why?
VXR said on 3rd May 2011, 0:13
Because unlike the people of India (apparently), they see it as a symbol of wealth and power for the ruling classes and so it’s an easy target to pour your pent up anger on. Only in Bahrain could this ever happen.
wasiF1 (@wasif1) said on 3rd May 2011, 2:31
I do wonder whether it will improve anything.It’s pointless to force a GP in a place where things isn’t stable enough.