Bahrain Grand Prix decision has deadline extended
\nMonday, 2 May 2011 UK<\/p>\n
Fernando Alonso on his way to victory in the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso won the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2010
\nFormula 1 bosses have given Bahrain until June 3rd to decide whether the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix will be rescheduled this year.<\/p>\n
The Gulf kingdom was scheduled to host the opening race of the 2011 season but it was called off amid civil unrest.<\/p>\n
A spokesman for governing body the FIA said the decision was taken after consultation with the relevant Bahraini authorities and Formula One Management. Bahrain’s race had been scheduled for 13 March but was called off in February because of anti-government protests.
\nBahrain’s Crown Prince made the decision to cancel the race, with Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone commenting at the time that it was the right choice.<\/p>\n
The Gulf state is still under martial law after a month of protests which followed uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt. Hundreds of people have been detained for protesting. …more<\/a><\/p>\n