Mark Webber `` uncomfortable '' with decision to stage race in Bahrain . I hope F1 is able to return to Bahrain eventually , but now is n't the right time . '' The Australian Grand Prix was cancelled because of the unrest in Bahrain, where police fired tear gas at thousands protesting against a government plan for reforms. Bahrain had been due to open season in March but was postponed due to civil unrest . F1 chiefs made decision to reinstate the race after visiting the kingdom on Tuesday .
Mark Webber `` uncomfortable '' with decision to stage race in Bahrain . The Australian Grand Prix was cancelled because of the unrest in Bahrain, where police fired tear gas at thousands protesting against a government plan for reforms. Bahrain had been due to open season in March but was postponed due to civil unrest . F1 chiefs made decision to reinstate the race after visiting the kingdom on Tuesday .