Bahrain has signed a new long-term deal to host Formula 1 races into the next decade and beyond.

Bernie Ecclestone said, “Bahrain has built foundations for the current growth of interet and investment in Formula 1 across the Middle East.” The circuit itself was built specifically with Formula 1 in mind and cost in excess of $150 million.

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