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F1's world governing body, the FIA, has backed the decision made by F1 commercial rights controller Bernie Ecclestone and the Crown Prince of Bahrain to postpone the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Full story: GP Update.net

Vested interests and an already crowded calendar will make it almost impossible for Ecclestone to find a new date to stage the Bahrain Grand Prix this season.
Full story: Joe Saward's Grand Prix Blog

Ferrari have done twice as much testing with their new car as McLaren. The Italian team have also completed more laps than McLaren on every day of testing, indicating a difference in philosophy between the teams.
Full story: F1Fanatic

Timo Glock has called on Virgin to make a "bigger step" with its 2011 campaign. The German driver told Auto Motor und Sport he is happy the team's new car is much more reliable than its predecessor, but that it still needs more speed.
Full story: Speed TV

New Renault driver Nick Heidfeld was left frustrated after he lost track time because of problems with the Kers energy recovery and power-boost system on the final day of the pre-season test in Barcelona.
Full story: Planet F1

Felipe Massa believes it is a matter of fact that the Red Bull RB7 will be quick this season, although he is confident Ferrari will be among the front runners.
Full story: ESPNF1

Former world champion Michael Schumacher has welcomed the decision to call off the Bahrain Grand Prix in the wake of anti-government protests in the Gulf kingdom.
Full story: supersport.com

Sauber technical director James Key has revealed that the Swiss-based outfit found some 'new directions' during the recent four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Full story: Eurosport

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