Grand prix calendar could increase

Formula One's calendar could be increased to 18 races when Bahrain makes its debut in the championship in 2004.

Sun, 15 Sep, 2002 - 11:26

Formula One's calendar could be increased to 18 races when Bahrain makes its debut in the championship in 2004.

Bahrain will become the first Middle East country to stage a grand prix after a long-term agreement was signed with Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone.

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