News index

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