Formula One returns to Bahrain amid anti-government protests . FIA president Jean Todt says the sport 's return to Bahrain can have a `` healing effect '' Some protesters say the race is a chance to raise awareness of the country 's political plight . TL;DR Bahrain
Formula One returns to Bahrain amid anti-government protests . FIA president Jean Todt says the sport 's return to Bahrain can have a `` healing effect '' Some protesters say the race is a chance to raise awareness of the country 's political plight . Other human rights groups have called for the race to be canceled .