The Bahrain Grand Prix is usually the third race on the Formula One calendar, apart from the 2006 season, when Bahrain swapped places with the traditional opener, the Australian Grand Prix, which was pushed back to avoid a clash with the Commonwealth Games.
In 2009 it was announced that the Bahraini Government would be developing land next door to the Bahrain International Circuit.
He describes himself as a 'car enthusiast' on his Twitter page and used to be seen frequently at the Bahrain International Circuit.
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