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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

FIA president focused on safety amid bid to restore Bahrain GP to F1 calendar

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (David Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has warned that “safety is more important than adding to an already-crowded calendar” with Formula One assessing whether to revive this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix.

The race in Bahrain had been due to take place on April 12 but it was put on hold due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, pencilled in for the following week, was also postponed.

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