A senior FIA official has revealed the Bahrain and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix could figure in close proximity to one another on any revamped calendar this year.

ALTHOUGH senior officials of Motorsport Ireland (MI) met with FIA vice-president Mohammed Ben Sulayem last week, a return for Rally Ireland as a round of the World Rally Championship is still based on the availability of finance.

Max Mosley has finally found an ally in his battle to remain as president of the FIA.

Max Mosley has finally found an ally in his battle to remain as president of the FIA.