Published on 13 April 2013, by M. Tomazy.
"The grand prix was cancelled in 2011 following a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising but went ahead last year, despite calls by activists in Bahrain and campaigners abroad for teams not to race, while police and youths staged nightly clashes with teargas and petrol bombs."
source: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/formula-1-fia-must-take-clear-stance-bahrain-235635422.html
source: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/formula-1-fia-must-take-clear-stance-bahrain-235635422.html
