The opening race of this years Formula One championship has been canceled due to the unrest of the country the past few days.
The Crown Prince informed Bernie Ecclestone of the decision by telephone earlier today.
"At the present time the country's entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain," said Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.
"Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrain's to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain's Formula 1 race to a later date.
"I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Bernie Ecclestone for his support and understanding.
"After the events of the past week, our nation's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united."
Ecclestone added: "It is sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race, we wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country.
"The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon."
The postnement of the Bahrain Grand Prix means that the new season will now kick off two weeks later in Australia with the Australian Grand Prix.
The new date of the Bahrain Grand Prix (if it is to be rescheduled) has not been decided yet.
The Crown Prince informed Bernie Ecclestone of the decision by telephone earlier today.
"At the present time the country's entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain," said Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.
"Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrain's to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrain's Formula 1 race to a later date.
"I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Bernie Ecclestone for his support and understanding.
"After the events of the past week, our nation's priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united."
Ecclestone added: "It is sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race, we wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country.
"The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon."
The postnement of the Bahrain Grand Prix means that the new season will now kick off two weeks later in Australia with the Australian Grand Prix.
The new date of the Bahrain Grand Prix (if it is to be rescheduled) has not been decided yet.
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