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Jenson Button 'lucky' to race Sergio Perez
Tuesday 30 April 2013
Jenson Button feels it is crucial he and Sergio Perez do not milk the fact that the McLaren team allows its drivers to race one another.
F1: Bernie Ecclestone ready to agree new deal for Bahrain to host Grand Prix
Monday 22 April 2013
Many are against Bahrain hosting the race
Bahrain Grand Prix motors on as Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says: 'What human rights? – I don't know what they are'
Sunday 21 April 2013
A heavy police presence on the streets of Bahrain ensured that pro-democracy protests did not disrupt the country’s controversial Grand Prix today – which activists had argued should not have taken place due to widespread human rights abuses by the ruling monarchy.
Bahrain’s F1 protest? It’s just like the Old Firm derby, says Jackie Stewart
Friday 19 April 2013
Three-time Formula One champion Sir Jackie Stewart has come out in support of Bahrain’s ruling regime, claiming it has “started a move towards democracy” ahead of tomorrow’s Grand Prix in the troubled Gulf nation.
F1: Fresh concerns raised over Bahrain Grand Prix as protesters clash with security forces
Thursday 18 April 2013
Formula One race due to take place this weekend
F1: Tear gas used to quell Bahrain Grand Prix protests
Wednesday 17 April 2013
Government accused of rounding up troublemakers ahead of lucrative Grand Prix
F1: Bahrain Grand Prix is on, insists Bernie Ecclestone, despite threats of protests and violence
Monday 15 April 2013
F1 supremo refuses to postpone Grand Prix in the face of protests and threats of violence
Bahrain in human rights spotlight as it denies rounding up potential trouble-makers ahead of F1 Grand Prix
Wednesday 10 April 2013
Bahrain has been accused of arbitrarily detaining potential trouble-makers in house-to-house raids ahead of next month's Formula One Grand Prix, an event which will throw an international spotlight on the handling of anti-government protesters in the Kingdom.
Liam Fox faces questions over pro-regime Bahrain summit
Thursday 28 March 2013
Ruling family have held on to power in the face of two years of protests inspired by the Arab Spring
Confusion at Leeds as owners GFH Capital seek investment
Wednesday 20 March 2013
The Bahrain-based group only took over three months ago
Angela Merkel under fire for jump in military exports to Gulf region
Friday 22 February 2013
Saudi Arabia was by far the biggest customer, receiving arms exports totalling €1.24bn in 2012
Bahrain's royal family infiltrated by hardliners hostile to Britain and US
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Western concerns rise as ultraconservative Sunni faction strengthens grip on island's monarchy
We shouted loudest over Sri Lanka’s abuses. Three years on and we’re arming the regime
Sunday 17 February 2013
No matter how much red tape we put in place, we have no control over how such weaponry is used
Teenager's death marks anniversary of Bahrain's uprising
Thursday 14 February 2013
Two years on, little has changed as Shia muslims continue to protest against the Sunni government
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