F1 fears grow as Bahrain protests stop motorsport event
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Bahrain Grand Prix canceled due to ongoing civil unrest
(CNN) -- The opening race of the Formula One season, the Bahrain Grand Prix, has been axed due to ongoing political unrest in the country.
The Bahrain government confirmed the race, scheduled for March 13, had been called off on Monday afternoon after days of speculation.
The Bahraini Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, informed Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone of the decision by telephone after days of unrest in the Gulf kingdom.
The 2011 Formula One season will now begin in Melbourne, Australia on March 27.
cnn.motorsport.com
(CNN) -- The opening race of the Formula One season, the Bahrain Grand Prix, has been axed due to ongoing political unrest in the country.
The Bahrain government confirmed the race, scheduled for March 13, had been called off on Monday afternoon after days of speculation.
The Bahraini Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad al Khalifa, informed Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone of the decision by telephone after days of unrest in the Gulf kingdom.
The 2011 Formula One season will now begin in Melbourne, Australia on March 27.
cnn.motorsport.com
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