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Maldonado victorious in Spanish Grand Prix surprise
13/05/2012 - Formula One

Maldonado victorious in Spanish Grand Prix surprise

Pastor Maldonado notched Williams' first victory in nearly eight years in a thrilling Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday. The driver, who is the first Venezuelan to stand on the podium, was a 300-1 outsider going into the race.
Bahrain: Shiite opposition ups the ante
23/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Bahrain: Shiite opposition ups the ante

They were the real story at the Bahrain Grand Prix. As the glitzy race took place in the Gulf kingdom, thousands of protesters took to the streets demanding change. Next, Egypt stops gas exports to Israel. We look at what lies behind this move. Finally, our correspondent meets with hunger striker Khader Adnan, released after months of detention in Israel.
Germany's Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix
22/04/2012 - BAHRAIN

Germany's Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel raced past Finland’s Kimi Raikkonen to win Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix, which was held under tight security following the death of an anti-government protester Saturday.
Grand Prix to go ahead amid tight security
22/04/2012 - BAHRAIN

Grand Prix to go ahead amid tight security

Bahrain imposed a security lockdown around its Formula One Grand Prix circuit Sunday, following weekend protests in nearby villages that caused the death of one person. Bahrain's King Hamad meanwhile said he was committed to reform.
Bahrain protester found dead on eve of Grand Prix
21/04/2012 - BAHRAIN

Bahrain protester found dead on eve of Grand Prix

A man was found dead following clashes between protesters and riot police in the Bahraini village of Shakhoura on Saturday, according to the opposition Wefaq party, as violence continues to mount a day ahead of the country’s Formula One Grand Prix.
Red Bull's Vettel claims pole position in Bahrain
21/04/2012 - FORMULA ONE

Red Bull's Vettel claims pole position in Bahrain

Two-time world champion and Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel seized pole position for the first time this season on Saturday, qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix after pushing McLaren's Lewis Hamilton into second place.
Bahrain security, protesters clash ahead of Grand Prix
21/04/2012 - BAHRAIN

Bahrain security, protesters clash ahead of Grand Prix

Clashes between Bahraini forces and protesters on Friday left several people injured ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday. The unrest was the latest violence stemming from a year-long clampdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.
Germany's Rosberg takes first win for Mercedes
15/04/2012 - FORMULA ONE

Germany's Rosberg takes first win for Mercedes

Germany's Nico Rosberg, driving for Mercedes, celebrated the first victory of his Formula One career in China on Sunday. He delivered Mercedes its first Formula One win in 57 years.
Ferrari's Alonso wins chaotic Malaysian Grand Prix
25/03/2012 - FORMULA ONE

Ferrari's Alonso wins chaotic Malaysian Grand Prix

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso survived torrential rains and several mishaps to beat pole sitter Lewish Hamilton and claim a spectacular victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.
McLaren's Hamilton takes pole position in Malaysia
24/03/2012 - FORMULA ONE

McLaren's Hamilton takes pole position in Malaysia

British driver Lewis Hamilton dominated a thrilling qualifying session for the Malaysian Grand-Prix on Saturday, seizing his second consecutive pole position since the start of the Formula One season.
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