2012 Bahrain Grand Prix protests 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix protests The 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix returned to Bahrain after the 2011 race was cancelled due to ongoing anti-government protests. The decision to hold the race despite ongoing protests and violence has been described as "controversial" by "Al Jazeera English", CNN, AFP and Sky News. "The Independent" named it "one of the most controversial in the history of the sport". The 2011 Bahrain Grand Prix was cancelled due to civil unrest on 21 February 2011 at the request of Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Bahrain Motor Federation. One month after
1970 Spanish Grand Prix 1970 Spanish Grand Prix The 1970 Spanish Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held at the Jarama circuit on 19 April 1970. It was race 2 of 13 in both the 1970 World Championship of Drivers and the 1970 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers. Prior to the race, the organisers of the Grand Prix sparked anger amongst the members of FOCA when they limited the number of starters to only sixteen. To add to the chaos, none of the laps set on Friday were counted towards qualifying. On the morning before the race, the matter seemed resolved