News index

April 17, 2013: In his new column, Sam Bird gives ESPN a guide to the ultimate lap around the Sakhir circuit ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix

June 23, 2011: Organisers of the Bahrain Grand Prix are confident the event will make a successful return to the Formula One calendar in 2012

May 3, 2011: Why the FIA has to say no to a 2011 Bahrain Grand Prix, even if the authorities there claim all is well within the kingdom

May 2, 2011: The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has underlined its commitment to bringing Formula One back to its country "in the very near future", although an official decision on the 2011 race is not due until Sunday at the earliest

April 28, 2011: Bernie Ecclestone has said that the May 1st deadline for Bahrain to decide if it can host a grand prix this year could be extended.

February 19, 2011: The Formula One teams are still weighing up their options for a possible replacement venue if the final pre-season test in Bahrain is cancelled

February 19, 2011: Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he may have misjudged the situation in Bahrain when he said "it seems as if it's quiet, no big problems"

February 17, 2011: Bernie Ecclestone has said a decision on whether the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead will be made next week

February 17, 2011: This weekend's GP2 Asia race has been scrapped and events over the last 24 hours indicate the situation could be something beyond even the skills and politicking of Bernie Ecclestone

February 17, 2011: There is increasing speculation within the F1 world the cancellation of the Bahrain Grand Prix is an increasing possibility

February 16, 2011: Concerns are growing the season opener in Bahrain may be cancelled as political tensions inside the state continue to spill over

February 3, 2011: Lotus boss Mike Gascoyne has slammed the construction of "boring" desert circuits in the Middle East.

August 28, 2010: F1 team managers met on Friday to discuss the possibility of a pre-season test in Bahrain prior to the 2011 season opener

March 11, 2010: Mark Webber is not happy with Bahrain's revised layout which has seen the addition of a new 900m section of track

March 10, 2010: ESPNF1's Laurence Edmondson talks to the Crown Prince of Bahrain about F1's 60th birthday bash and the pressures of holding the opening race of the season

March 5, 2010: Sauber's Pedro de la Rosa thinks the changes to the Bahrain International Circuit will create an all new challenge for drivers and an exciting race for the fans

January 10, 2010: F1 teams are discussing the possibility of testing in Bahrain prior to the 2010 season opener at the same circuit

April 26, 2009: Jenson Button claimed his and Brawn GP's third victory of the season, finishing seven seconds clear of Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull in Bahrain

April 15, 2007: Felipe Massa took control of his season by taking victory in the heat of Bahrain, after a disappointing result in Malaysia