Bahrain GP ‘on or off’ decision postponed to June, new Indian track named Buddh International Circuit

Bahrain GP ‘on or off’ decision postponed to June, new Indian track named Buddh International Circuit

FIA has given organisers of the Bahrain GP one more month (till June 3) to decide whether it will be possible to hold the F1 race this season. The Bahrain GP was supposed to be the season opener on March 13, but was postponed due to political unrest in the Arab world. The original deadline for the decision was May 1.

The Bahrainis released a statement over the weekend, but didn’t commit to any date. “Clearly our national priority is to find a resolution to the difficulties that the kingdom of Bahrain has experienced. The national situation has moved on in a positive manner, the situation is evolving all the time; our day-to-day life is gradually improving under the current State of National Safety

“Bahrain’s grand prix is a time of celebration and hosting the race is a source of great pride for Bahrain and Bahrainis. It is a showcase to the world and we look forward to welcoming the teams and drivers and everyone involved in Formula 1 back to Bahrain in the very near future,” said circuit chairman said Zayed Rashid Alzayani.

Meanwhile, this season’s new F1 destination, India, has given a name to their circuit. The Buddh International Circuit, about 40 km outside New Delhi in Greater Noida, is named after the Gautam Buddh Nagar district where it located at. Buddh will host the inaugural Indian GP on October 30.

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Comments

  • droll on May 03, 2011 at 11:42 am

    india? wow.not bad not bad.

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  • adehhh on May 03, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    budduh international circuit?

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  • specialist on May 03, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    How do we pronounce BUDDH?
    “Boo-dh” ?

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    • The name is derived from the word “Buddha”, I think you know how to spell it now :)

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  • VoidDance on May 03, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Oh, why not. Name that circuit as hard as possible for people to pronounce it. That will makes it easier to remember.

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  • tongek on May 03, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    i have been many time in delhi…. once to noida …. and went for commonwealth too …i still cant imagine how they are going to have F1 there… the only advantages they have is their beutiful actress ….. but i try to be optimistic on them for second time after commonwealth….gud luckk,,,,

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  • SoMeOnE on May 05, 2011 at 7:35 am

    and spa francorchamps and hungaroring is easier to pronounce and remember my dear malaysian???

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