Bahrain Grand Prix Final Decision on Cancellation

Bahrain F1 organizers failed to implement the competition on 30 October after pressure from the team in recent days. In fact, last Friday (early June) the FIA ​​World Motor Sport Council agreed that the F1 Bahrain held on 30 October (at the beginning of the calendar be rations India) and then delayed again late December.

In the trial which took place on 3 June, it was decided that at the Sakhir race will be held on 30 October.

Nevertheless, concerns about the country's security situation remains the focus of the FIA. FIA boss, Jean Todt, also said that the Bahrain Grand Prix can still be held void.

The situation is not clear that this was regretted by some team principal. Eric Boullier, team principal of Renault, said that the situation is disturbing the way race in F1.

Awful, organizations F1 team then wrote a letter objected to the sports car world highest body the FIA, FOM (Formula One Management) and the host committee (Bahrain). Since, the team did not agree with adding a schedule that affect the schedule has been arranged. It is burdensome, the team must increase the budget again.

In the end, a statement on the Bahrain Grand Prix to be held whether or not arise. Bahrain decided to withdraw.

"Although Bahrain pleased with the decision of the World Motor Sport Council is waiting for developments up to October 30, has been very clear that this race could not continue and we respect that decision," said Alzayani in Autosport.

"Bahrain is always looking for opportunities to play a positive role in the development of Formula 1. Starting from the pioneering F1 race in the Middle East, assist other countries in facilitating the race in their own territory, to offer a unique experience from our own and welcome the fans to come to the races we. "

Bernie Ecclestone, FOM boss last Wednesday (8 / 6) had already hinted that the F1 in the Arab country that does not go. A day later, the leaders of Bahrain International Circuit Zayed R Alzayani released a statement that the event was held void.

"We fully respect that decision. Bahrain is always trying to play a positive role in the continued development of F1, from a pioneer in the Middle East to help facilitate the other Arab countries," explained Alzayani.

Even so, Alzayani still try to get into the Bahrain GP on F1 calendar next year. He also apologized for the disappointment of the fans who witnessed the race in Bahrain canceled this year.

F1 Bahrain held off as the season opener in 2011 in early March due to wave action demonstrations occurred. Although the government and committee ensure security for each team and driver, the team took no chances of risk.