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F1 'reminds' Bahrain of its human rights standards

Formula One says it is investigating circumstances surrounding the imprisonment of an activist in Bahrain.

Earlier this month, F1 had stated its reliance on assurances from the Bahrain government that Najah Yousef's conviction had "nothing to do with peaceful protest around the Bahrain Grand Prix"

F1 to investigate imprisonment of Bahrani detainee

Formula One bosses say they are committed to investigating the circumstances around the imprisonment of Najah Yusuf, who is serving a three-year sentence for protesting against the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 13 Mar 19

Francesco Cigarini suffered a dreadful injury in the pit lane

Ferrari mechanic breaks leg in chaotic pit stop

The Ferrari mechanic bowled over by Kimi Raikkonen has sustained a fractured tibia and fibula following a catastrophic pit stop at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 08 Apr 18

Sebastian Vettel claimed victory in Bahrain

Vettel claims victory in his 200th F1 race

Formula One world championship leader Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday in the German's 200th race start.

Motorsport • 08 Apr 18

Vettel takes Bahrain GP pole in Ferrari one-two

Lewis Hamilton will start the Bahrain Grand Prix from only ninth as his rival Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position.

Motorsport • 07 Apr 18

Lewis Hamilton will drop back five places for the start of the Bahrain GP

Hamilton hit by grid penalty in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton's hopes of winning the Bahrain Grand Prix have taken a major dent after he was hit with a five-place grid penalty.

Motorsport • 06 Apr 18

Vettel claims victory for Ferrari in Bahrain

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won the Bahrain Grand Prix to go seven points clear at the top of the Formula One standings on Sunday, with Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton staging a late charge to finish second.

Motorsport • 16 Apr 17

Bottas upstages Hamilton with Bahrain pole

Valtteri Bottas sprung the biggest surprise of the season so far after he beat Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain to secure the first pole position of his career.

Motorsport • 15 Apr 17

Max Verstappen at the Bahrain International Circuit earlier today

Red Bull's Verstappen fastest in final Bahrain practice

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen posted the fastest time in final practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 15 Apr 17

Contrasting day for Ferrari in Bahrain practice

Ferrari were first and last in opening Bahrain Grand Prix practice on Friday with Formula One championship leader Sebastian Vettel quickest while team mate Kimi Raikkonen abandoned his smoking car and trudged off in the desert heat.

Motorsport • 14 Apr 17

Nico Rosberg takes victory in Bahrain

Nico Rosberg claimed his second win of the new Formula One season in Bahrain after capitalising on a first-corner collision involving Lewis Hamilton.

Motorsport • 03 Apr 16

Lewis Hamilton takes pole for Bahrain GP

Lewis Hamilton broke the lap record in Bahrain to secure pole position for Sunday's race ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg.

Motorsport • 02 Apr 16

Lewis Hamilton finished just ahead of Sebastian Vettel in qualifying

Hamilton storms to pole in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton made it pole position for the fourth time in a row for the first time in his Formula One career with a storming performance in the desert in Bahrain.

Motorsport • 18 Apr 15

Upper hand for Rosberg in Bahrain GP practice

A small mistake from Lewis Hamilton allowed Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg to gain the upper hand in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 17 Apr 15

Lewis Hamilton leads from team mate Nico Rosberg

Hamilton pips Rosberg in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton won the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg second and Sergio Perez of Force India in third place.

Motorsport • 06 Apr 14

The Bahrain Grand Prix will continue, according to Bernie Ecclestone

Ecclestone committed to Bahrain Grand Prix

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is ready to hand a new five-year contract to the organisers of the controversial Bahrain Grand Prix.

Motorsport • 22 Apr 13

Sebastiaan Vettel claimed a convincing win in Bahrain

Vettel cruises to Bahrain GP triumph

Sebastian Vettel enjoyed one of his more comfortable days in the sunshine as the reigning world champion cruised to the 28th win of his remarkable career.

Motorsport • 21 Apr 13

Ferrari set early pace in Bahrain

Ferrari started practice for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix as they concluded it in China with a one-two.

Motorsport • 19 Apr 13

Bahrain Crown Prince admits faults

The Crown Prince of Bahrain conceded his country is "not perfect" in a week when protesters have again taken to the streets to condemn the staging of this weekend's grand prix.