Bahrain riot police fire tear gas, arrest protesters ahead of F1 race (VIDEO)

Bahrain riot police have fired tear gas and stun grenades at Shia protesters who threw petrol bombs during a demonstration against Sunday’s Formula 1 race, witnesses told AFP. Officers have arrested several people accused of stealing and burning cars.

April 18, 2013 13:08

Anonymous to strike as Bahrain backs jail sentences for king insults

The Bahraini government on Monday approved proposals to impose jail terms of up to 5 years for insulting the country’s king and national symbols. It comes amid protests against the coming F1 race in Manama, as Anonymous warns a new OpBahrain is on.

April 15, 2013 12:39

Arrests in Bahrain ahead of Formula 1 GP: Rights group confirms, govt denies

Twenty Bahraini opposition activists have been arrested in towns near the Gulf country's Sakhir race track, Human Rights Watch said. However, the Bahraini government has denied that any arrests have taken place.

April 10, 2013 13:47

Razia completes Marussia’s 2013 driver line up

Russia’s Marussia Formula 1 team have signed Brazilian driver, Luiz Razia, for the remaining seat in the 2013 season.

February 06, 2013 11:31

Marussia F1 to be KERS-powered in 2013

The Russian Marussia Formula One team has unveiled its 2013 car, the MR02, with the power boosting Kinetic Energy Recovery System. Marussia and the now-defunct HRT were the only teams on the grid not to use KERS in 2012.

February 05, 2013 11:34

Caterham door shut on Petrov

Caterham F1 has dropped Russian driver Vitaly Petrov and signed Dutchman Giedo van der Garde for the remaining spot on the team for the 2013 season.

February 01, 2013 13:20