The drivers require the very best medical talent

[DaveKillens]

Here's a little tidbit that hasn't made any headlines on the world of Formula one, but I as a fan am concerned.

The doctor who supervises Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix has been under suspension in the run-up to this year's race, the BBC has learned.

Dr Amjad Deeb Obaid has headed the F1 medical unit in Bahrain since 2007, with responsibility for a team of 150 medical professionals.

He was suspended this year after the death of a patient he had discharged.

Bahraini health ministry officials had found "professional deficiencies in [Dr Obaid's] medical ability".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8013037.stm

To me, this does raise concerns about this person's abilities. Is his position within the FIA driven by politics?

[andartop]

Sometimes it's just impossible to have an informed opinion on these matters..
The papers and news reporters are definitely not to be trusted blindly as they usually have no idea whatsoever what they 're talking about and only chase headlines.
The "ministry officials" might or might not have acted properly. More often than not, they are very keen to "play it safe", and of course they act in favor of "the public".
I'm not saying the guy is innocent.
I'm not saying he hasn't screwed up.
All I'm saying is that we don't know exactly what happened.
--- happens.
And unfortunately in medicine the consequences can sometimes be very serious..