It seemed as if no one in F1's governing body was oblivious about the Arab Spring. But either way the FIA have their own reputation by reinstating a grand prix that was always going to be impossible to stage. It took a vote from the Formula 1 to cancel the Bahrain race for October to restore sense into a sport that was blinded by Sheikh money.
The naivety of the FIA, especially its president Jean Todt, has been astounding. They are probably up there with the likes of FIFA in the publicity stakes. Figures involved with the sport questioned the decision then. Max Mosley on BBC News said that the race would never materialise because it was up for the teams to decide. And Red Bull driver Mark Webber also was a stern critic for FIA's leniency towards Bahrain, claiming there are no safeguards in terms of protests during the race weekend. Would any spectators be there to see it anyway?
Although the Sakhir circuit looks aesthetically pleasing to the viewing eye while bringing in the lucrative revenues to the sport (It brings in $40m to host the opening race), the Bahrain GP has produced habitually boring races and a lack of attendees. Replacing India's spot would take the gloss off India's efforts to stage the race there. I say lets keep Bahrain off the F1 radar and let India have its glory. Boring Bahrain.
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