FIA supports decision to postpone Bahraini GP

What was feared in Formula One circles for the last week, was today confirmed: the Bahraini GP, scheduled for 13 March, will not take place, just like the last winter test scheduled at Sakhir. The FIA released a statement in which they support the decision to postpone the race.

The FIA statement read: "The Federation Internationale de l’Automobile supports the decision of the Bahrain Motor Federation and the Bahrain International Circuit to postpone the scheduled first Grand Prix of the 2011 season due to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain on March 11-13.

"This decision is the outcome of the close co-operation between the FIA, Formula One Management, the Bahrain Motor Federation and the Bahrain International Circuit.

"The FIA is Formula One’s governing body and is responsible for the international calendar as well as all matters of safety relating to the stakeholders involved in Grand Prix racing."