Bahrain Grand Prix called off
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Bill Jempty | Monday, February 21, 2011 |
The Middle East car race was canceled by the country. From AP-
The season-opening Formula One race in Bahrain was called off Monday because of anti-government protests sweeping the Gulf kingdom.
The race is the country’s biggest international sports event and has been on the F1 calendar every year since 2004.
“We felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain’s Formula One race to a later date,” Bahrain’s crown prince said in a statement.
Eight people have been killed since the unrest began last week and demonstrators planned to use the March 13 race to highlight demands for the ruling monarchy to give up its near-absolute control.
The race could be rescheduled for later in the year. IMHO I think the canceling of the race was the right decision.
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