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No champagne in Bahrain

There's no risk that Jenson Button might choke on a high-powered stream of expensive champagne after this Sunday's inaugural Formula One podium in Bahrain. Race-organisers have requested that, in respect of Islamic law, alcohol and scantily-clad grid-girls should play no part in the running of the Grand Prix. 

 

Sparkling-water is the likely fizzy substitute, although when sponsored by a Saudi company in the 80s, Williams' Alan Jones sprayed orange-juice in victory. 'It didn't really matter,' the Australian laughs today. 'You'd still won the race - but it was a bit sticky.' A parliamentarian said celebrations 'must conform' to Bahrain's traditions.

Bahrain is one of the more liberal Gulf States, but parliament-speaker Adel Al-Moawada believes citizens 'won't accept' some of Formula One's Western habits.

Grand Prix Bahrain (GMT)

02 April

09:00-10:00 1st Free Prac.

12:00-13:00 2nd Free Prac.

03 April

07:00-07:45 1st Free Prac.

08:15-09:00 2nd Free Prac.

12:00 Qualifying

04 April

12:30 Race

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