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[racechick]

Asked about the commercial implications of a cancellation, he said that had not been discussed. "It's not good because TV companies have scheduled to broadcast the race, so it's better than it happens than not."

He should have thought about that before he started introducing countries with no iterest in F1 just because they provided money for him!!!

Bernie think about something other than money and himself??? I don't think so

Yep. point taken!

[nish2280]

Asked about the commercial implications of a cancellation, he said that had not been discussed. "It's not good because TV companies have scheduled to broadcast the race, so it's better than it happens than not."

He should have thought about that before he started introducing countries with no iterest in F1 just because they provided money for him!!!

Well if there was no interest i doubt they would have given money to him...

[Mr.Conte]

Have all who drive, wrench, manage in all teams where a black armband if the race goes on as scheduled.

[FRAFPDD]

I think it is about time that F1 had a bit more sensitivity to its fans and the political situations in the countries they go to.
Racing in countries that support torture, lets say for sake of argument, is a tacit support of that policy.
We all know that no country is whiter than white, and there is much to be said for encouraging countries such as China to join in with the rest of the world.
But when it is shooting hundreds of it own people for asking for the same rights that we take for granted, then there is a line that has been crossed.
If F1 goes to Bahrain this year , then THIS fan is one fan that will no longer be watching F1 until it gets its act together.

So Bernie - give him back his £60 million from your back pocket and think about other people for once in your life.

To have those feelings against the Bahrain GP, and not see China in the same light is somewhat hypocritical in my opinion. China gets a free pass simply because of their global economic force, but it's no different to what's being done elsewhere, they're not protesting because things are just dandy.

The reality is that if they paid the cash, Bernie would have a North Korean GP, and would package it in the spirit or reaching out.

Totally off topic really kindof so i apologise in advance, but Chinas human rights record is nowhere bad as made out in relation to anywhere in the world. Capitalist-liberal countries like the US or GB exploit workers with crap jobs and minimum wage working in terrible conditions (and trust me, i do the most working class jobs you can get, and ive worked with some eastern europeans and it borderlines slavery) and it goes on over here as much as there, they just give it the pretty capitalism name, we moan about chinese human rights but we enjoy buying the cheap stuff from there cause they get their people to do it for peanuts.

[What's Burning?]

I think it is about time that F1 had a bit more sensitivity to its fans and the political situations in the countries they go to.
Racing in countries that support torture, lets say for sake of argument, is a tacit support of that policy.
We all know that no country is whiter than white, and there is much to be said for encouraging countries such as China to join in with the rest of the world.
But when it is shooting hundreds of it own people for asking for the same rights that we take for granted, then there is a line that has been crossed.
If F1 goes to Bahrain this year , then THIS fan is one fan that will no longer be watching F1 until it gets its act together.

So Bernie - give him back his £60 million from your back pocket and think about other people for once in your life.

To have those feelings against the Bahrain GP, and not see China in the same light is somewhat hypocritical in my opinion. China gets a free pass simply because of their global economic force, but it's no different to what's being done elsewhere, they're not protesting because things are just dandy.

The reality is that if they paid the cash, Bernie would have a North Korean GP, and would package it in the spirit or reaching out.

Totally off topic really kindof so i apologise in advance, but Chinas human rights record is nowhere bad as made out in relation to anywhere in the world. Capitalist-liberal countries like the US or GB exploit workers with crap jobs and minimum wage working in terrible conditions (and trust me, i do the most working class jobs you can get, and ive worked with some eastern europeans and it borderlines slavery) and it goes on over here as much as there, they just give it the pretty capitalism name, we moan about chinese human rights but we enjoy buying the cheap stuff from there cause they get their people to do it for peanuts.

I disagree but that's not for discussion on this thread. I'm stating that if F1 can say what they wish about their reason to justify their descision, but personal safety and disruption of the even are the only legitimate issues, they could shivagit about the political or human rights issues of the given country, if the money is there to pay for the event and contract to host for X year, Bernie is there dude.

[cagva]

This is why the Bahrain Grand Prix should be canceled: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3WRKoZPPao

[Hammer278]

My goodness...I've been on that very road. Such a horrible sight, a country with so much money still can't find peace. If this wildfire protests continue to spread into other Middle East countries....

[FRAFPDD]

My goodness...I've been on that very road. Such a horrible sight, a country with so much money still can't find peace. If this wildfire protests continue to spread into other Middle East countries....

are you suggesting the opressed are merely jumping on the revolution bandwagon for the fun of it? Or the rollseyes was at what trouble may lie ahead in further protests in terms of what the opressors actions might be?

[scotty]

This is why the Bahrain Grand Prix should be canceled: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3WRKoZPPao

Bloody hell...

[Hammer278]

My goodness...I've been on that very road. Such a horrible sight, a country with so much money still can't find peace. If this wildfire protests continue to spread into other Middle East countries....

are you suggesting the opressed are merely jumping on the revolution bandwagon for the fun of it? Or the rollseyes was at what trouble may lie ahead in further protests in terms of what the opressors actions might be?

Your second question would be more like it...I cant imagine any so called 'fun' being derived from this.

[nish2280]

This is why the Bahrain Grand Prix should be canceled: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3WRKoZPPao

Bloody hell...

[racechick]

Asked about the commercial implications of a cancellation, he said that had not been discussed. "It's not good because TV companies have scheduled to broadcast the race, so it's better than it happens than not."

He should have thought about that before he started introducing countries with no iterest in F1 just because they provided money for him!!!

Well if there was no interest i doubt they would have given money to him...

They want the prestige that comes with having an F1 race and they have more money than they know what to do with. That doesnt mean they're interested in F1.

[nish2280]

Asked about the commercial implications of a cancellation, he said that had not been discussed. "It's not good because TV companies have scheduled to broadcast the race, so it's better than it happens than not."

He should have thought about that before he started introducing countries with no iterest in F1 just because they provided money for him!!!

Well if there was no interest i doubt they would have given money to him...

They want the prestige that comes with having an F1 race and they have more money than they know what to do with. That doesnt mean they're interested in F1.

With not much history in motorsport i guess they have to start somewhere, you never know, in a couple of years Bahrain might be selling out!

Take singapore for example. Before they had a race there was really very little interest in F1 and as an F1 fan there would be very little people to discuss F1 with. However nowadays you could go up to almost anyone and start up a conversation about F1. All my friends before wouldnt have been able to name 2 drivers in F1, now they all would have attended at least one race.

[SennaVille]

This is why the Bahrain Grand Prix should be canceled: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3WRKoZPPao

I'm actually watching footage on TV right now, looks like the army and riot police have pulled back. Bernie was interviewed earlier saying that a decision will be made on Tuesday as to whether the GP will go ahead.

[racechick]

Asked about the commercial implications of a cancellation, he said that had not been discussed. "It's not good because TV companies have scheduled to broadcast the race, so it's better than it happens than not."

He should have thought about that before he started introducing countries with no iterest in F1 just because they provided money for him!!!

Well if there was no interest i doubt they would have given money to him...

They want the prestige that comes with having an F1 race and they have more money than they know what to do with. That doesnt mean they're interested in F1.

With not much history in motorsport i guess they have to start somewhere, you never know, in a couple of years Bahrain might be selling out!

Take singapore for example. Before they had a race there was really very little interest in F1 and as an F1 fan there would be very little people to discuss F1 with. However nowadays you could go up to almost anyone and start up a conversation about F1. All my friends before wouldnt have been able to name 2 drivers in F1, now they all would have attended at least one race.

Maybe. I guess everyone has to start somewhere. But Singapore and Bahrain are very different.