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F1 CEO ‘personally' thanks prince as Bahrain GP extended until 2036

In one of the largest contract extensions ever seen for a Formula 1 circuit, the Bahrain Grand Prix will have a place on the calendar until at least 2036. Bahrain has hosted a race in F1 every year since 2004, bar 2011 when the grand prix had to be called off due to civil unrest. This was still a theme when the sport returned in 2012, but the race went ahead as planned despite members of the paddock heading home due to intense violent protests. The race at the Hermann Tilke-designed track was then turned into a night race for 2014, joining Singapore and Abu Dhabi as races that were held under floodlights at that time. Sir Lewis Hamilton holds the most wins at the Sakhir International...
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