Official 2011 Formula 1 Season Discussion
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The article says that the term can't be trademarked. It is too generic and points to a type of auto racing rather than a single racing series.
The implications of the level of money involved with the Bahrain F1 race are huge. The government may take action with that being one of the bigger influences; losing your royalty and palace probably trump that though 
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lol i was kidding... operation dessert storm as in the bahrain gp... i was just pointing out the bahrain race is boring and its in the middle of nowhere, i.e. dessert, has nothing to do with the actual operation dessert storm whatsoever.... sorry abt the joke
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Its a horrible track no passing worse than every other track. But like you guys say the money is to big. I went to the Malaysian GP last year and also Spa. ten times the track of Sakhir. Get rid of this GP and go back to France. Berny needs to get out!
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GOOD POINT!!! Wonder if the accept kidneys?? 
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Formula One: Ecclestone’s comments on Bahrain could cause backlash
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Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Friday might have triggered a public-relations disaster both for himself and for the sport in general after he brushed off concerns about the situation in Bahrain--which is supposed to host F1’s season opener on March 13.
Ecclestone’s interview on Friday with BBC Radio’s Dan Roan--who at times seemed to barely believe what he was hearing--does not paint him in a good light at a time when many voices are calling for an immediate cancellation of the race.
On Thursday, Ecclestone indicated that a cancellation of the Bahrain GP looked likely, but he took a decidedly different view on Friday, saying that his people on the ground in Bahrain have told him that the situation has improved. He also said that he would not have canceled the GP2 Asia Series race scheduled for this weekend if the decision was made on Friday rather than on Thursday.
Ecclestone’s interview on Friday with BBC Radio’s Dan Roan--who at times seemed to barely believe what he was hearing--does not paint him in a good light at a time when many voices are calling for an immediate cancellation of the race.
On Thursday, Ecclestone indicated that a cancellation of the Bahrain GP looked likely, but he took a decidedly different view on Friday, saying that his people on the ground in Bahrain have told him that the situation has improved. He also said that he would not have canceled the GP2 Asia Series race scheduled for this weekend if the decision was made on Friday rather than on Thursday.
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Ecclestone changes stance after more Bahrain violence
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Bernie Ecclestone has admitted he may have misjudged the situation in Bahrain when he said "it seems as if it's quiet, no big problems".
Reporting from the ground in Bahrain has been mixed, with some areas of the island state relatively unaffected while four deaths have occurred at the heart of the protests. Ecclestone admitted he was misinformed by some FOM cameramen in a Bahrain hotel.
"It appears things are changing hourly," he clarified after widespread reports of increased violence on Friday afternoon. "When I made my earlier statement it was based on information I had at that time, as opposed to what is happening."
Reporting from the ground in Bahrain has been mixed, with some areas of the island state relatively unaffected while four deaths have occurred at the heart of the protests. Ecclestone admitted he was misinformed by some FOM cameramen in a Bahrain hotel.
"It appears things are changing hourly," he clarified after widespread reports of increased violence on Friday afternoon. "When I made my earlier statement it was based on information I had at that time, as opposed to what is happening."
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BBC Sport: Formula 1 gossip and rumours from international media
BBC Sport brings you a regular round-up of the gossip in newspapers and on specialist websites around the world.
Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda says the Bahrain Grand Prix season-opener should be called off. "This is about democracy in a country," the three-time champion said. "It would be wrong to suddenly burst in with a sporting event. The sport needs to stay out of there."
Full story: Bild (in German)
Michael Schumacher says his current expectation is that Mercedes can aim for a grand prix victory in 2011 but probably not a world championship bid.
Full story: Autosport
The Circuit de Catalunya is displaying a goodwill message to injured Renault driver Robert Kubica on the way into the track at this weekend's test. It reads: "Kubica - we miss you."
Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen on Twitter
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has been asked to lead Rome's bid to host the 2020 Olympics, the head of Italy's Games Committee (CONI) said.
Full story: Reuters
The durability of Pirelli's intermediate tyre impressed drivers during the first hours of Friday's Barcelona test.
Full story: Autosport
Formula 1 legend Niki Lauda says the Bahrain Grand Prix season-opener should be called off. "This is about democracy in a country," the three-time champion said. "It would be wrong to suddenly burst in with a sporting event. The sport needs to stay out of there."
Full story: Bild (in German)
Michael Schumacher says his current expectation is that Mercedes can aim for a grand prix victory in 2011 but probably not a world championship bid.
Full story: Autosport
The Circuit de Catalunya is displaying a goodwill message to injured Renault driver Robert Kubica on the way into the track at this weekend's test. It reads: "Kubica - we miss you."
Lotus driver Heikki Kovalainen on Twitter
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has been asked to lead Rome's bid to host the 2020 Olympics, the head of Italy's Games Committee (CONI) said.
Full story: Reuters
The durability of Pirelli's intermediate tyre impressed drivers during the first hours of Friday's Barcelona test.
Full story: Autosport