Bahrain Grand Prix organizers abandon plans to stage a race this year . The move comes after the government of Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa announced that it would not allow Formula One races in the country because they were "detrimental for national security." Decision by World Motor Sport Council was widely criticized . Civil unrest in gulf kingdom has left about 30 people dead .
Bahrain Grand Prix organizers abandon plans to stage a race this year . Race had been given a provisional new date of October 30 . Decision by World Motor Sport Council was widely criticized . Civil unrest in gulf kingdom has left about 30 people dead .