F1 to race in Bahrain until 2036
The Bahrain Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar until at least 2036, F1's chief executive said on Friday, in a deal that secures the event's long-term future.
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Sebastian Vettel defends Michael Masi and hopes he stays on as race director
Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel believes Michael Masi should remain in his role as FIA race director.
The phantom tournament that has thrown football into chaos
On the first day Chelsea arrived in Abu Dhabi, the club staff realised that something needed to be made clear to the players.
Formula 1: Sebastian Vettel offers Michael Masi defence over 'shameful' criticism
Sebastian Vettel helped unveil the new Aston Martin AMR22 ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 campaign on Thursday, and also took the opportunity to offer a defence to Michael Masi over the criticism he has received since the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
F1 extends Bahrain GP deal to 2036
The news reflects the fact that F1 is taking advantage of the surge in popularity of the sport fuelled by an exciting 2021 season and by the popular Netflix Drive to Survive series to secure extended deals with its existing race promoters.
'Just not right' - Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll call on F1 to focus on sport not entertainment
Aston Martin drivers Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll have called on Formula 1 to focus more on sport and less on entertainment after the controversial end to the season in Abu Dhabi. Max Verstappen won his first F1 title after overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the last lap at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix following's race director Michael Masi's decision to restart the race rather than finish behind a safety car. Ad/> It made for a thrilling — and TV-friendly — finish to the season.
Bahrain to host grand prix until 2036
Bahrain will host a grand prix until at least 2036 after the country signed an extended contract with Formula 1.
