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[Hammer278]

Different? Yeah, in many many ways demographically, geographically, etc, but their objective is the same - to promote a very popular sport in the country.

It's unfair to fault a country which wants to invest in a sport. Malaysia only knew football and badminton before the Sepang track came about, now motorsports is everyday talk.

[darwin dali]

Different? Yeah, in many many ways demographically, geographically, etc, but their objective is the same - to promote a very popular sport in the country.

It's unfair to fault a country which wants to invest in a sport. Malaysia only knew football and badminton before the Sepang track came about, now motorsports is everyday talk.

I think you got that the wrong way: those countries have one and only one objective, to promote their country using a very popular sport.

[nish2280]

Different? Yeah, in many many ways demographically, geographically, etc, but their objective is the same - to promote a very popular sport in the country.

It's unfair to fault a country which wants to invest in a sport. Malaysia only knew football and badminton before the Sepang track came about, now motorsports is everyday talk.

I think you got that the wrong way: those countries have one and only one objective, to promote their country using a very popular sport.

In the process the sport gains more fans, more sponsors, more funding, more races, more drivers and eventually more teams, is that really something we should complain about?

[Hammer278]

Different? Yeah, in many many ways demographically, geographically, etc, but their objective is the same - to promote a very popular sport in the country.

It's unfair to fault a country which wants to invest in a sport. Malaysia only knew football and badminton before the Sepang track came about, now motorsports is everyday talk.

I think you got that the wrong way: those countries have one and only one objective, to promote their country using a very popular sport.

To promote a popular sport in the country...To essentially promote the country. Case of finishing my sentence, muchas gracias.

[Hammer278]

Bernie Ecclestone will let the Crown Prince of Bahrain decide whether or not the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix goes ahead.

Over the weekend Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifah has been trying to open talks with the protestors in Manama and has withdrawn security forces from Pearl Square, which has been a focal point for conflict.

Ecclestone believes the Crown Prince is in a far better position to judge the situation on the ground and whether it is safe and appropriate to hold a grand prix.

"He will know whether it's safe for us to be there," Ecclestone told BBC Sport. "I've no idea. I'm not there, so I don't know."

He added: "I don't think it [the decision] will have anything to do with politics, he will decide whether or not it is safe for us to be there."

BBC Sport is also reporting that Ecclestone has ruled out holding the race at another venue, but will consider returning to Bahrain at a later date if the race does not go ahead. The report added that a decision is expected on Tuesday.

"Let's hope it'll be all right," Ecclestone said.

The protestors have set out conditions for talks with the Crown Prince and are pushing for the government to resign, political prisoners to be released and the deaths over the past week investigated.

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2 days to go to see if we have 3 weeks left for an F1 race...or 5.

[What's Burning?]

Bernie Ecclestone will let the Crown Prince of Bahrain decide whether or not the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix goes ahead.

Over the weekend Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad al-Khalifah has been trying to open talks with the protestors in Manama and has withdrawn security forces from Pearl Square, which has been a focal point for conflict.

Ecclestone believes the Crown Prince is in a far better position to judge the situation on the ground and whether it is safe and appropriate to hold a grand prix.

"He will know whether it's safe for us to be there," Ecclestone told BBC Sport. "I've no idea. I'm not there, so I don't know."

He added: "I don't think it [the decision] will have anything to do with politics, he will decide whether or not it is safe for us to be there."

BBC Sport is also reporting that Ecclestone has ruled out holding the race at another venue, but will consider returning to Bahrain at a later date if the race does not go ahead. The report added that a decision is expected on Tuesday.

"Let's hope it'll be all right," Ecclestone said.

The protestors have set out conditions for talks with the Crown Prince and are pushing for the government to resign, political prisoners to be released and the deaths over the past week investigated.

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2 days to go to see if we have 3 weeks left for an F1 race...or 5.

Funny way to open talks with protesters... he said bam bam bam pop pop pop, bam, pop and they understood loud and clear. I think his decision was already made, and the protesters have shown the world without a shadow of a doubt, the oppressive nature of ALL but a handful of Muslim countries.

He can make it safe alright... shoot first sort the problems later, and he can assure Bernie there won't be a problem. At this point it would be an embarrassment to hold the season opening GP there.

[Jensonb]

The race will not go ahead as scheduled. It might take place, delayed, later in the year. However, if the decision is made to go ahead with it as scheduled, it won't happen at all. None of the companies, brands, personalities etc. involved with the teams will want to be associated with something so callous, nor will the teams like the idea of putting their personnel in such obvious jeopardy.

The season will commence on March 27 at Albert Park, where the season ought to commence every year.

[RascasseRebel]

The Bahrain Grand Prix has now been offically cancelled.

[spankyham]

The Bahrain Grand Prix has now been offically cancelled.

Yep, just saw it on the FOFA Facebook page. (for anyone wanting a link....)

[vlad]

DDDDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vaptin]

NOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo

[Jensonb]

You guys are acting like you're surprised? This was a foregone conclusion the moment the King ordered the Army to open fire.

[vaptin]

You guys are acting like you're surprised? This was a foregone conclusion the moment the King ordered the Army to open fire.

Some of us live in hope.

[Hexagram]

Hardly surprising news. I prefer the opener to be in OZ anyway. Feels more old school.

[Jensonb]

Hardly surprising news. I prefer the opener to be in OZ anyway. Feels more old school.

Why was it Bahrain this year anyway? I thought it was only Bahrain in 2010 because of some one-off event? Or am I mis-remembering and it's actually a recurring event and hence delayed the Aus GP this year too?