Bahrain Grand Prix organizers abandon plans to hold a race this year . The decision drew widespread criticism and former FIA president Max Mosley told CNN Tuesday that he would be `` astonished '' if the race proceeded . Race had been given a provisional new date of September 30 . Decision by World Motor Sport Council was widely criticized . Civil unrest in gulf kingdom has left about 200 people dead .
Bahrain Grand Prix organizers abandon plans to hold a race this year . Race had been given a provisional new date of September 30 . Decision by World Motor Sport Council was widely criticized . Civil unrest in gulf kingdom has left about 200 people dead .