FOTA refutes media claims

10/04/2012

The teams' alliance has dismissed media claims that teams might seek not to race in Bahrain, claiming that any decision regarding the event lies with the FIA.

A brief statement issued by FOTA's general secretary, Oliver Weingarten, read: "There's been some media speculation recently to the effect that the teams may seek to cancel this year's Bahrain Grand Prix. That wouldn't be possible. Teams are unable to cancel Grands Prix.

"We race in an international series called the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, and it is therefore for the FIA to offer the Teams guidance on these issues."