08 June,2011 08:39 AM IST | | PA Sport
The Formula One Teams' Association have called on the FIA and F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to reverse their decision on the Bahrain Grand Prix.
FOTA are looking for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix to revert back to its original October 30 date, while at the same time leaving the door ajar for a potential race in Bahrain in early December.
A number of meetings, both internally and within FOTA ufffd an umbrella organisation that includes 11 of the marques with the exception of Hispania Racing ufffd have since taken place. As a result, a FOTA spokesperson told Press Association Sport: "The teams have discussed the 2011 calendar within FOTA.
"They have expressed their views privately in a letter to the FIA, FOM (Formula One Management) and the Bahrain International Circuit." Although no details were forthcoming on the letter, it is believed the key point is that India be restored to October 30. ufffd
