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Esports offer a brave new world

With stadiums shut, clubs and leagues are turning to the video games to stay relevant

F1 champion Sebastian Vettel.

Vettel wins with little drama in Bahrain

F1 champion Sebastian Vettel has won the Bahrain Grand Prix for the second year in a row to extend his overall lead to 10 points after four races.

Bahraini protester’s death sparks riot

Bahraini protester’s death sparks riot

A protester found dead on a rooftop after clashes with police during the Bahrain Grand Prix at the weekend was apparently killed by birdshot rounds.

Vettel back on top with Bahrain victory

F1 champion Sebastian Vettel returned to the top of the standings with Red Bull’s first victory of the season in a lively Bahrain Grand Prix.

Despite protests, Bahrain Grand Prix to go ahead

The Bahrain Grand Prix is poised to take off on Sunday despite calls for more protests and attempts to block roads to the race track.

Protesters and police clash ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Protesters and police clash ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Dozens of protesters clashed with police close to the circuit where Bahrain’s controversial Formula One Grand Prix takes place this weekend.

Bahrain Grand Prix dogged by night-long clashes

Bahrain Grand Prix dogged by night-long clashes

The Force India team is considering pulling out of a Bahrain Grand Prix practice session after a night of clashes between police and protesters.

Alarm bells ringing ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix

Alarm bells ringing ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix

Safety fears are growing ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix after members of the Force India team got caught up in a petrol bomb incident.

Bahrain Grand Prix set to go ahead

The Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead next weekend despite concerns over security but race organisers’ decision has split opinion in the Gulf State.

Circuit chairperson defends Bahrain F1

Circuit chairperson defends Bahrain F1

Bahrain circuit chairperson Zayed Al Zayani has defended the Bahrain Grand Prix after extremists used social media to force the event’s cancellation.

Bahrain adviser says F1 security plans in place

Security at the Bahrain Grand Prix will aim to be "low key and discreet" but will include contingency plans to deal with potential disruptions.

Ecclestone hopes for trouble-free 2012 Bahrain F1 race

Ecclestone hopes for trouble-free 2012 Bahrain F1 race

Formula One’s Bernie Ecclestone has backed Bahrain to put on an incident-free race in 2012 but agreed that unforeseen events could force a re-think.

Turkey dropped from F1 calender

The Bahrain Grand Prix is set to return to the Formula One calendar next year, with the Turkish GP to be dropped.

Red Bull says Webber will stay in 2012

Red Bull says Webber will stay in 2012

Mark Webber is expected to stay with Red Bull alongside drivers’ world champion Sebastian Vettel next year, Christian Horner has said.

Ecclestone U-turns on Bahrain Grand Prix

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone says he doesn’t think the Bahrain Grand Prix will take place as teams and drivers don’t want to race there.

Opposition casts doubt on Bahrain Grand Prix

Uncertainty and confusion surrounded the Bahrain Grand Prix just four days after the FIA had reinstated it on the 2011 Formula One calendar.

Bahrain is stable for grand prix, says FIA boss

The controversial decision to reinstate the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix had been taken after receiving a report saying the country was stable.

FIA extends deadline for Bahrain GP

Formula One’s governing body has given Bahrain until June 3 to decide if a new date can be set for the Bahrain Grand Prix this year.

Alonso and Ferrari revive that winning feeling

Sparkling fruity fizz tasted as sweet as champagne for Fernando Alonso on Sunday after the Spaniard celebrated a triumphant Ferrari debut.

Uncertainty the secret to Schumacher’s success

Curtain up on F1 season to remember

The most competitive, exciting and, quite possibly, spectacular Formula One season for two decades will begin in Bahrain on Sunday.