Horner: F1 'definitely' heading to Bahrain

Friday 17th February 2012

Horner: F1 'definitely' heading to Bahrain

Horner: F1 'definitely' heading to Bahrain

Christian Horner says the teams will adhere to the FIA's ruling over whether or not Formula One should head to Bahrain this season.

Last year, the grand prix in the island kingdom was cancelled due to political unrest. And although the race was reinstated on this year's calendar, clashes between the government and protestors continue.

This has raised some concerns, although F1 surpremo Bernie Ecclestone recently insisted that "people there seem confident that a race two months away will be alright."

The decision, though, ultimate rests with the FIA and Horner says that is where the teams will take their directions from.

"As far as I'm aware we're definitely going," the Red Bull team boss told Press Association Sport.

"We rely on the FIA - it's the FIA Formula One World Championship after all - and Bahrain is one of the races on the calendar.

"They are far better placed to know what the issues are, and we trust their judgment, as we do the promoter, and we'll see how things develop.

"But as of today there's a race committed to Bahrain, and we'll be there.

"From a team point of view we'll take all necessary precautions that are relevant for our workforce.

"But the FIA and promoter have far better access to information than we have, and we'll trust in their judgment at the end of the day."

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