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Bahrain Grand Prix cancelled after team protests

Bahrain Grand Prix cancelled after team protests

The Bahrain Grand Prix has finally been cancelled after Formula One teams complained about competing in the country, which has been racked by months of popular uprisings against the regime. Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone had already announced the race was now “not on” after…

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Bahrain International Circuit withdraws from round one of 2011

Bahrain International Circuit withdraws from round one of 2011

After days of speculation, the Bahrain International Circuit have confirmed their withdrawal from hosting the season opener for the 2011 F1 season. With political tensions in Bahrain growing, there was always a question mark over the ethics of running the event, and with fears that…

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