FEBRUARY 14, 2008

More on the Bahrain Forum

Formula 1 team bosses have thrown their support behind the inaugural Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East and will take major roles in the event on 1-2 April 2008. Ron Dennis, Frank Williams, Nick Fry, Christian Horner and Colin Kolles have all confirmed their participation in the high-profile conference programme.

Ron Dennis, Team Principal of Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and Chairman and CEO of McLaren Group, will be giving a Keynote Address. He said:

"Everyone connected with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes, and all who work in and with the McLaren Group, in which the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company is an active and enthusiastic shareholder, is immensely excited about the many opportunities that the region offers," says Dennis. "I'm therefore delighted to have been invited to deliver a keynote address to the inaugural Motor Sport Business Forum Middle East."

The second day of the Forum will open with a prestigious question and answer session involving AT&T Williams F1 Managing Director Sir Frank Williams, Honda Racing CEO Nick Fry, Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner and Force India F1 managing director Colin Kolles.