New Formula One school (Bahrain)

[bahraini spirit]

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BUDDING Formula One racing drivers are to get their own school, at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC). It will be built by the end of the year and will train potential race aces from all over the world. The new BMW Performance Centre Bahrain will be a model for four similar projects planned around the world.

The exclusive project has five backers: BMW M Gmbh as the organiser of BMW driver training worldwide; BMW Group Middle East as the sales office responsible for this region; BMW Motorsport with the integration of the Formula BMW Racing Centre and Spooner Motorsport Developments, as the operators of the new complex, plus BIC.

Spooner Motorsport Developments owner Paul Spooner told the GDN that the centre would unite the programmes of BMW driver training and that of the Formula BMW Racing Centre under one roof.

It will teach people racing skills from scratch, as well as enhanced safety skills for ordinary on-road driving.

The centre will have its own driving areas and students will also get to use the main circuit.

"The new building, which boasts conference rooms, a gym, exhibition areas and a restaurant, is being erected right next to the track," said Mr Spooner.

"A terrace affords an excellent view of the circuit."

Mr Spooner said that courses would take place at the new centre, in addition to the Grand Prix circuit for advanced trainees, where the Formula BMW driving courses will also be held.

"The vehicle fleet of 20 cars will initially comprise BMW M 3models and Formula BMW race cars," he said.

The BMW Motorsport division at the centre would offer three racing-driver courses.

"The first is a one-day introduction course, the second is a three-day rookie course and the third is a five-day pro-course," said Mr Spooner.

"The second course is the most important of them all as we will focus on teaching people how to get the best out of a car, in addition to fitness, nutrition and driver psychology."

He said the centre would initiate the search for the Arab world's first F 1driver and hopefully the first Arab F 1champion from the school.

Mr Spooner said the BMW driver training division would offer road safety tuition and educate drivers on how to abide by rules and regulations.

"This training will also teach students all that they need to know about a car, thus getting out of it maximum performance," he said.

"The more you know a car, the more safe you are."

Mr Spooner, who will run the school, is currently assembling his teaching staff.

"The trainers I am choosing have more than 20 years experience in the business," he said.

"This is our biggest investment and we hope we are successful.

"Four more schools would open around the world, based on the success of this one."