Formula 1: Bahrain Grand Prix 2011 Cancelled

The opening 2011 Formula 1 Grand Prix, which had been due to take place in Bahrain on March 13th, has today been cancelled after recent pro-democracy protests in the country resulted in several deaths.

Speaking about the cancellation of the Grand Prix, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa said :

“After the events of the past week, our nation’s priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united.”

It is not yet clear whether the race will be reorganised for a later date in the 2011 season.

Formula 1 will instead begin this season in Australia, on 27th March 2011.


In This Story: Bahrain

Bahrain, officially the Kingdom of Bahrain, is a sovereign state in the Persian Gulf. The island nation comprises a small archipelago made up of 40 natural islands and an additional 51 artificial islands, centered around Bahrain Island which makes up around 83 percent of the country’s landmass.

The country is situated between the Qatari peninsula and the north eastern coast of Saudi Arabia to which it is connected by the 25-kilometre (16 mi) King Fahd Causeway. According to the 2010 census, Bahrain’s population is over 1.2 million, of which around half are non-nationals. The capital and largest city is Manama.

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