[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Just as in the past yrs - It's protest time again in Bahrain prior to the 2013 F1 race there
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...9390DF20130410

Originally Posted by 165th

Did anyone else notice how 'empty' the grandstands, and for that matter the entire race track was? Grandstands empty, parking lots empty, interior track had no activity except for race officials and teams.

As Mike mentioned, see my quote above for the Reuters pre-race protest story link. Wouldn't be surprised if next year includes NJ/NYC race and Bahrain is skipped "for track reconfiguration" or other PC reason...till the local unrest ebbs for a time - if ever.