Growing regional interest in motor sport has raised speculation that other states, such as Qatar and Bahrain, may compete with Bahrain to host Formula One. But Martin Whitaker, General Manager of the Bahrain International Circuit, says he's confident the race will stay in Manama. Organisers of the first Bahrain Grand Prix say the 2005 race will be an even greater success.
Lisa Creffield, Correspondent
Thursday, October 14 - 2004 at 09:13 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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