December 2, 2013 9:51 PM

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Bahrain plans to hold Formula 1 GP in night

Bahrain plans to hold the Formula 1 GP at Sakhir Circuit in Manama on April 6 next year in the night.Floodlighting has been installed and was tested at the final round of the World Endurance championship.The move to a night race will mark the 10th anniversary of the first Bahrain GP, won by Michael Schumacher in a Ferrari in 2004.It will also be welcomed by the Formula -1 racers given the high daytime temperatures. Bahrain will be F1's second night race.Singapore has held the Formula -1 racing championship in the night since its inception in 2008.The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is another twilight event starting late afternoon and ending after sunset.

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