Ben Coleman
8:07 AM -Mobile
- PublicViolent clashes as Bahrain's democracy protests escalatehttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/violent-clashes-as-bahrains-democracy-protests-escalate-7668403.html
Violent clashes as Bahrain's democracy protests escalate »Crowds of masked protesters hurled petrol bombs at Bahrain police who fired tear gas back yesterday, turning the streets into a conflict zone on the eve of a Formula One Grand Prix that demonstrators ...
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Jaana Nyström
8:06 AM - PublicFormula 1 Bahrain
- And they're off!
Kimi got a nice start, unfortunately Kovalainen straight to the pit...
- And they're off!
Kimi got a nice start, unfortunately Kovalainen straight to the pit...
The 2012 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix: three days of non-stop action taking place April 20 to 22 at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir, "The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East". Highly regarded as the region's biggest sporting and social event of the year, the Bahrain Grand Prix will mark the fourth of a record-breaking 20 rounds that make up this year's Formula One World Championship. Also taking place on the track will be three international support categories, namely the GP2 Series, the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and the WGA Supercars Middle East Championship. Come and be a part of the festivities in a mega event celebrating the pinnacle of motorsport and also enjoy the wide array of world-class entertainment at BIC's Formula One Village vending area. There is something for everyone at the Bahrain Grand Prix, so don't miss out on the excitement! Tickets to the race weekend remain available but are selling out fast. Tickets are available for the entire three-day event or just for the day of the race alone. All three-day ticket holders will be able to enjoy an additional activity with their pass. On the Thursday afternoon of the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, they will be able to get an up-close look at the Formula One teams in their garages in an exclusive Pit Lane Walk. This activity will be held between 3pm and 5pm on the day. For children aged between three and 15 years old, a 50 per cent discount has been made available; while school students aged 16 and 17 years old can get a 25 per cent discount. University students can also enjoy a discount of 10 per cent. Meanwhile, people with special needs, along with senior citizens who are aged 60 and above, can both receive a 25 per cent discount on their tickets. Further, BIC is offering a Friday Roaming Ticket for BD65 each. This pass allows the holder to watch all of the Friday action from any or all of the circuit's Grandstands. They can choose to start the day at the Main Grandstand and will have the freedom to move around, switching Grandstands at their leisure. Tickets can be purchased at the BIC Stands in Seef Mall and Bahrain City Centre, online at www.bahraingp.com, and through the BIC Hotline on +973-17-450000. RACING OUT ON THE TRACK The 2012 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix -- round four of the 2012 Formula One World Championship. The GP2 Series -- round two of the 2012 campaign. The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup -- the 2012 season's opening round. The WGA Supercars Middle East Championship -- the sixth and final round of the 2011/2012 season. FULL LINE-UP OF F1 VILLAGE ATTRACTIONS EXTREME AREA: Sky High Bungee-Sky Coaster KIDS' ARTS AND CRAFTS TENT: Cherry Faces face painting; DAC Balloon Modeller; George the Digital Caricaturist KIDS' CIRCUS TENT: Bruce Bilodeau; Circus Skills Workshops; Fanti Acrobats; Kwabana Lindsay KIDS' THEATRE TENT: Children's Musicals; Gazzo the Children's Magic Show; Jack Sparrow Lookalike MAIN STAGE: Gil Kolirin (Stage MC); Navi -- Michael Jackson Tribute Band; Shaolin Monks Show; The Phonics Cover Band; "Bagrock" artists The Red Hot Chilli Pipers; Urban Intro Cover Band. ROAMING ACTS: Bombay Baja Brass Band; Double Dutch Skippers; Roaming Magician Ian Kendall; Mr. Hoy the Living Statue and Comedy Show; Pedro Tochas, Pop the Balloon Man, Salsa Direct Virmundo, Steve and Tom the Stilt-walkers, The Joker Stilt-walkers, Wacky Chad.
