Formula One: ‘Bahrain unrest continually monitored’
Motor racing chiefs admitted that they are continually monitoring the violent unrest in Bahrain.
PARIS:
Motor racing chiefs admitted that they are continually monitoring the violent unrest in Bahrain as pressure grows to cancel the Gulf kingdom’s Formula One Grand Prix, scheduled for April 22. “The International Automobile Federation (FIA) is in daily contact with the highest authorities, the principal European embassies and the local and international promoters,” read a statement. “The FIA is the guarantor of race security and in each country counts on local authorities to guarantee security. At this point, we’ve been regularly assured by the highest authorities in Bahrain that all the security challenges are under control.” Meanwhile, former world champion Damon Hill demanded a rethink over staging the upcoming race.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 8th, 2012.
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