F1 CHIEFS GIVE GREEN LIGHT TO BAHRAIN GP

Formula One will race in Bahrain as scheduled next week despite continuing anti-government protests, daily street clashes and security concerns for drivers and teams.

F1 chiefs give green light to Bahrain GP
Posted 13.04.2012 06:51:13 UTC
Updated 13.04.2012 06:59:14 UTC

The International Automobile Federation said in a statement on Friday that it had received regular briefings from senior diplomatic officials and "independent experts" in the Gulf kingdom and was satisfied it was safe for the grand prix, cancelled last year due to civil unrest, to proceed. Reuters