This will be the sport of the oppressor 's regime . Race , scheduled to launch February , was canceled in the F1 season over unrest . F1 officials visited kingdom before Bahrain lifted emergency laws the F1 season . Motorsport 's ruling body confirms the reinstatement of the grand prix . The Shiite royal leadership continues to crack down on Sunni opponents .
Race , scheduled to launch February , was canceled in the F1 season over unrest . F1 officials visited kingdom before Bahrain lifted emergency laws the F1 season . Motorsport 's ruling body confirms the reinstatement of the grand prix . The Shiite royal leadership continues to crack down on Sunni opponents .