It has been suggested the teams may opt out of this year's event, talk that prompted supremo Bernie Ecclestone to say they would be in breach of contract if any team pulled out.

FOTA have now switched the focus from the teams to the FIA, stating the teams will be looking for guidance from the sport's governing body and what action to take, if any.

"There's been some media speculation recently to the effect the teams may seek to cancel this year's Bahrain Grand Prix," read a statement from FOTA.

"That wouldn't be possible. Teams are unable to cancel grands prix.

"We race in an international series called the FIA Formula One World Championship, and it is therefore for the FIA to offer the teams guidance on these issues."