From GMM
Bahrain officials are "stepping up" efforts to see the island Kingdom's formula one race rescheduled in 2011.
Although international media reports say protesters are still at loggerheads with the government, F1 track chief Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said the time is right to begin thinking about a new date for an event this season.
The political situation caused the 2011 season opener at Sakhir to be postponed, and the FIA subsequently imposed a May 1 deadline for a possible rescheduling.
"Now that security has prevailed and normal life has returned to Bahrain, thanks to the wise leadership, we are stepping up contacts to host the race anew," the Sheikh told the Bahrain News Agency.
In other news, Auto Motor und Sport says that Bernie Ecclestone travelled direct from Malaysia last weekend to India, to check out the progress at F1's newest destination before flying on to China.
It is reported he has settled on a 3pm local start-time, ensuring a late morning start for the bulk European television audience.
Qualifying on Saturday will be one hour earlier than that.
Indian motor racing federation president Vicky Chandhok, the father of Lotus reserve driver Karun, rejected rumours the Buddh circuit is running late.
"I have no idea where these reports come from. We're on target. Sure, there is a lot of work to do, but it will happen," he said.
Bahrain officials are "stepping up" efforts to see the island Kingdom's formula one race rescheduled in 2011.
Although international media reports say protesters are still at loggerheads with the government, F1 track chief Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa said the time is right to begin thinking about a new date for an event this season.
The political situation caused the 2011 season opener at Sakhir to be postponed, and the FIA subsequently imposed a May 1 deadline for a possible rescheduling.
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| The Ferrari of Felipe Massa during the 2010 Grand Prix of Bahrain,. (Photo: Ferrari) |
"Now that security has prevailed and normal life has returned to Bahrain, thanks to the wise leadership, we are stepping up contacts to host the race anew," the Sheikh told the Bahrain News Agency.
In other news, Auto Motor und Sport says that Bernie Ecclestone travelled direct from Malaysia last weekend to India, to check out the progress at F1's newest destination before flying on to China.
It is reported he has settled on a 3pm local start-time, ensuring a late morning start for the bulk European television audience.
Qualifying on Saturday will be one hour earlier than that.
Indian motor racing federation president Vicky Chandhok, the father of Lotus reserve driver Karun, rejected rumours the Buddh circuit is running late.
"I have no idea where these reports come from. We're on target. Sure, there is a lot of work to do, but it will happen," he said.