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Bahrain GP 'stupid' - Ecclestone
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes the Bahrain government are 'stupid' to host a Grand Prix, because of the opportunity it gives to political protestors. Sunday's race is taking place amid a week of protests organised by opponents to the ruling royal family. Some MPs and protest groups have called for it to be cancelled. Continue reading the main story “The government here are stupid to put this race on. It is a platform for people to use protesting” Bernie Ecclestone Formula 1 boss 'The government here are stupid to put this race on. It is a platform for people to use protesting,' he said. 'MPs are good, we see them once a year, we never see them otherwise. They...
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