http://ppt.cc/Hzh4 底下有整理翻譯 Bahrain Grand Prix organisers have announced that the event will not host the opening round of the 2011 Formula 1 season, after days of uncertainty following unrest in the country. The decision was finally confirmed by the track organisers on Monday afternoon. The Crown Prince informed Bernie Ecclestone of the decision by telephone earlier today. "At the present time the country's entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain," Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa. "Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrain's to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain's Formula 1 race to a later date. "I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Bernie Ecclestone for his support and understanding. "After the events of the past week, our nation's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united." Ecclestone added: "It is sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race, we wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country. "The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon." The postponement of the race means the season will now start in Australia on 27 March, two weeks later than originally scheduled. No decision has been made on a new date for the rescheduling of the race, which was due to take place from March 11th to 13th. 簡單翻譯 F1巴林薩基爾賽道官方宣布由於國內局勢動盪，原定於3月11日至13日舉行的揭幕站將被 迫取消。 2月14日以來，以什葉派為主的巴林民眾連續走上街頭示威遊行，其要求包括公平對待什 葉派、政府下台、首相由選舉產生而非國王任命等。巴林軍隊17日在首都麥納麥各區部署 ，禁止舉行任何遊行示威活動。巴林國內局勢動盪由此開始。 受此影響F1巴林大獎賽主辦方在當地時間週一正式確認將取消舉辦比賽的決定，而F1管理 有限公司總裁伯尼-埃克萊斯頓在此之前接到了巴林國王哈馬德‧本‧伊薩‧阿勒哈利法 的電話得知了消息。 “我們認為目前對於整個國家而言最重要的是將注意力集中在本國問題上。目前巴林首先 要做的是克服悲劇，讓國家團結起來，”巴林國王說道。 巴林大獎賽的取消也意味著3月27日進行的澳大利亞站將成為本賽季的揭幕站，而巴林站 是否會改期進行還是徹底取消目前官方仍未給出公告 --

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