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Bahrain Media Roundup: Vigilante Violence
Bahrain Media Roundup: Vigilante Violence
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Still many doubts if the GP will take place: Ecclestone still unsure about Bahrain Bernie Ecclestone is refusing to say whether the Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead later this month. A number of teams are reportedly considering pulling out due to concerns over safety following unrest in the kingdom. The head of the sport's governing body has said they would be in breach of contract. Read More More:
Bahrain Grand Prix expected to be called off - Latest Motorsport News - Keep up with Newstalk ZB Bahrain Grand Prix expected to be called off - Yahoo! New Zealand Sport Video: Bernie Ecclestone 'unsure' if Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead - Telegraph Fresh doubt cast over Bahrain GP / Sport / Home - Morning Star Motorhead: To go or not go to Bahrain? - Yahoo! Eurosport Formula 1 Teams Expect Bahrain Grand Prix To Be Cancelled Play the Game: Tension in Bahrain might lead to cancellation of the Formula One Grand Prix F1 teams expect Bahrain GP cancellation? - Sports Mole
Lots of confusion over who should make the decision F1 teams insist any decision on Bahrain Grand Prix rests with the FIA The Formula One Teams' Association (Fota) has responded to comments by Bernie Ecclestone, implying that it was up to the teams to decide whether to attend the Bahrain Grand Prix, by unequivocally stating that it was a decision for motor sport's governing body, the FIA. The statement from Fota read: "There's been some media speculation recently to the effect the teams may seek to cancel this year's Bahrain Grand Prix. That wouldn't be possible. Teams are unable to cancel grands prix. Read More More:
FIA told to decide Bahrain outcome - Other Sports, Sport - Herald.ie FOTA: Bahrain decision rests with FIA | Setanta Formula One: Bahrain Grand Prix decision in hands of FIA, teams say - Sport - Scotsman.com www.theprovince.com/sports/autoracing/6440896/story.html F1 teams, FIA battle over Bahrain stop AGI.it - FOTA: decision by the FIA and not the teams on Bahrain GP The Island Dont ask us say Formula One teams on Bahrain race decision The Score Lotus angry over Bahrain organisers for publishing condential statements Formula 1 news | bettor.com pitpass - Ecclestone warns teams Bernie Ecclestone tells F1 teams to pay up or shut up over Bahrain F1 chiefs powerless to force teams to Bahrain - timesofmalta.com Lotus unhappy with Bahrain organisers over published quotes | Bahrain Grand Prix | Formula 1 news, live F1 | ESPN F1 Bernie Ecclestone: Teams are presumably happy about 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 news | bettor.com F1 teams principals likely to back out of 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 news | bettor.com Bernie Ecclestone: No team can be forced to go to 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 news | bettor.com
Still some quarters remaining in favour of the GP: Don't put the brakes on Bahrain! Despite the protests, motor racing must carry on... Organisers of next week's Bahrain Grand Prix are making a last-ditch effort to persuade Formula One teams that the race is safe to go ahead despite civil unrest. As talks continue in Shanghai at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, Sportsmail's Jonathan McEvoy argues that Bahrain should get the green light. Read More More:
Former Met man backs Bahrain GP (From York Press) FIA reassured Bahrain GP will be safe - Yahoo! Eurosport Bahrain Grand Prix: F1 must carry on despite protests | Mail Online Sebastian Vettel ready to race in Bahrain despite growing controversy - Mirror Online Bahrain determined Grand Prix will go on despite turmoil | Reuters F1 teams 'will not pull out of Bahrain GP' | Sports - Home Bahrain condemns 'scaremongering' over F1 - Rediff.com Sports Bahrain Grand Prix chairman Zayed Al Zayani defends the race Formula 1 news | bettor.com Bahrain Grand Prix chief blasts 'scaremongers' as security threat continues to worry Formula One teams - Telegraph F1 : Bahrain circuit responds to media speculation over 2012 Formula 1 Grand Prix Bahrain condemns 'scaremongering' over F1 race | Reuters Bahrain insists Grand Prix will go ahead despite mounting violence - Middle East - World - The Independent
But despite Bahrain claims, still lots of doubt in media: Bahrain Grand Prix should not proceed High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. Sir, As you report, there is opposition from within Bahrain to the Formula One motor race going ahead as scheduled at the end of next week (Bahrain youth group targets Grand Prix, April 9). From outside Bahrain, we would agree that the political, security and human rights context in Bahrain today all militate against this high-prole, protable business and sporting event going ahead in a business as usual way: political freedoms deserve the support of business too. Read More More:
A Question of Human Rights: Keeping the F1 Racing Series Out of Bahrain Bahrain Grand Prix 2012: Damon Hill Says Formula One Should Reconsider | Middle East Voices | Arab Spring News World News - Bahrain Grand Prix: For Formula One racing, politics is always in pole position Labour MP Richard Burden joins in on the Bahrain debate Formula 1 news | bettor.com Why Hasn't Formula 1 Canceled Bahrain Grand Prix? Fan's Opinion - Yahoo! Sports
General articles on F1
Formula One brings new focus to Bahrain protests | GlobalPost Bahrain activists call on BBC and Sky to boycott Formula One race | World news | The Guardian
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Other general articles on Bahrain: Prominent Bahraini activist blocked from entering Egypt A Cairo airport ofcial says a prominent Bahraini activist has been barred from entering Egypt upon the request of a security agency. Nabeel Rajab has been documenting human rights abuses in Bahrain during the island kingdoms 14-month revolt by its Shiite majority that seeks greater rights from Sunni rulers. Read More More:
Human rights groups press Obama on Bahrain | The Cable Lebanon news - NOW Lebanon -Jumblatt calls for dialogue between Bahraini authorities and opposition Jumblat Stresses Need for Dialogue between State, Opposition to End Bahrain Crisis Naharnet