+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted February 21, 2011 Subscriber² Share Posted February 21, 2011 Just in on BBC News: BREAKING NEWS:Bahrain Grand Prix - opening race of the F1 season - called off because of political unrest I'll post more information as it becomes available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted February 21, 2011 Author Subscriber² Share Posted February 21, 2011 Bahrain withdraws opening race Bahrain Grand Prix organisers have announced they have decided to withdraw the race as the opening event of the 2011 season, after days of uncertainty following the unrest in the country. The decision was finally confirmed by the track organisers onMonday afternoon. The Crown Prince informed Bernie Ecclestone of the decision by telephone earlier today. "We felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest," Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa 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." The postponement of the race means the season will now start in Australia on 27 March, two weeks later than originally scheduled. It is yet unclear if the Bahrain race will be postponed to a later date or not. More to follow Source: Autosport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahmz Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 It was the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSoft Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Probably for the best and the safest decision but it's gonna suck having to wait another 2 weeks for the F1 season to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebor Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But its better for them to get everything sorted out, putting on the F1 would be too big a risk and send all the wrong signals, Hope they work out all their issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subject Delta Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Disappointing, but I feel the right decision has been made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerm Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 They might be able to tack it onto the end of the season? Is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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