He seems to be so wrapped up within the country, id say there are many bahraini's like him. Could this be the biggest scandal of the year, there is always one every year.
Idd you're right Sportydan, we are overdue for one. Btw are you Ned on F1F, you seem to have the same things for the Simpsons lol?
Bahrain is not a fit place to hold a GP, shooting people in the street is certainly NOT showing the right criteria or even simple respect and moral standard's. For me and many others I suspect, the place will always be remembered for the wrong reasons !
I think the fact all of the teams are against it, in a united front (how many times does that happen?) says something. If they don't want it, why bother. Bernie says it's not about money, it is 100% about money. there is no other reason for reinstating it. Also, this is unfair to the Indian GP, which is being moved into decemeber. Come on FIA, do the decent thing, and cancel it
Its not really unfair to India. They get more time to build the track and now have the season finale (although the title deciding race is unlikely)
There was nevre a threat of them not being ready. It's not like the Commonwealth Games, they're on target. And I don't know about you, but I was looking forward to Brazil becoming the last race of the season again. If India is the last 1, then the track won't full be appreciated if the ttile's already over. It'll just be a formality, as it's not as show off as Abu Dhabi was in '09
Honestly i expect vettel to win the title on the 30th October if not before anyway so Brazil, Abu Dhabi are going to be pointless as well. With the championship this year. India could well have ended up in the same situation even without the move.
Hands up who won't be watching Bahrain? These are possibly the only circumstances where I would hope that the Championship is decided before this race. That way, it should make it easier for the teams to refuse to race somehow, perhaps by pulling into the pits on the warm lap or something.
Whatever the political situation, I trust the FIA would only go ahead with the Grand Prix if they felt it was safe.
Have you made a 'typo' here Ern? (See highlight. I may have misread it) - - - Opinion: F1 should distance itself from this event until such time as full stability returns. To return this year would send out all kinds of negative vibes for the motor racing fraternity who want nothing to do with national politics whatsoever. My feeling is that the government of Bahrain are virtually pleading for 'their' Grand Prix in an effort to use it as political leverage on an international scale, under the auspices of "F1's back so our country must be OK: everything's back to normal". The FIA are showing a distinct lack of wisdom if they turn a blind eye to this. They should return a very firm "No thanks, not yet" to the idea of F1 being used as a pawn in the political game being played by a harsh dictatorship, even if they are more moderate than some of their neighbours. To use F1 as a tool in an attempt to bring stability to the region is as short-sighted as it is doomed, and I have very grave concerns that it will back-fire straight in F1's face. F1 must not return this year if it is to retain credibility and respect amongst the international community. Say no to Bahrain. Besides, it's Tilke's worst track, even if it would allow a full evaluation (not validation) of DRS!
Yes, Cosi, once again a careless typo, I have corrected the original post, and once again we agree the moral and political criteria are inappropriate to say the least, the decision in my opinion is solely as result for Bernie's love of Bahrain's cash, all £20 million of it.
My understanding is that none of the teams (so far) are keen on it. Red Bull - as we have come to expect - are at 'the front' of this, but it is merely the thin end of the wedge.
there's a vote on Redbulls FB page (thanx for the link to it Forza), via Avaaz, 350,000 against so far and counting, i've put a thread with it on.
Yes. I am not normally motivated to get involved with political issues external to F1 but I have felt driven to add my name to the very rapidly rising list. It seems they are currently getting one extra name every second! - This could mount very significant pressure to reconsider their foolish decision and make them sit up and take notice of the fans. I am sure many of the FIA sitting members will be quite shocked at such a response from the very people they would have expected to welcome it! I must also congratulate this forum for presenting a wholly united front on this unsavoury issue, and all members who have played an active part in publicising it here and elsewhere. Thanks guys. For once, it's really good to feel part of a crowdâ¦
BBC reports The Guardian's story as 'F1 Teams United in Opposition to Return to Bahrain'. Anti-government protestor on BBC World Service says they want the event so they can draw world attention to human rights violations.
"By agreeing to race there, Formula 1 becomes complicit in what has happened. It becomes one of the Bahrain government's instruments of repression. The decision to hold the race is a mistake which will not be forgotten and, if not reversed, will eventually cost Formula 1 dear." The above statement was taken from a columb in the Telegraph newspaper and written by Max Mosely, I must admit to being surprised at Mr Mosley's stance on this subject, although I totally agree with him on this.
I can't remember the last time I agreed with Mr Mosley, but yep, he's hit the nail on the head there.
