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Bahrain protests: 'Burn race tickets'

BAHRAIN, UAE - Bahrain is planning tight security for the upcoming Formula 1 race on Sunday (March 6).

The Sakhir circuit's head of security said: "The plans will be implemented based on our studies and the experience gained during the events of F1 races."

CIVIL UNREST

Security in Bahrain has always been a relevant topic, particularly since the civil uprisings in 2011.

Again ahead of the 2014 Bahrain GP opposition groups are reportedly organising disruptive anti-F1 protests.

According to Arabian Business, the opposition is urging Bahrainis to burn race tickets and sabotage F1-themed billboards.

Ahmed al Sa'ati, a politician, said: "There are conflicts all around the world but that does not mean banning or stopping sports activities which have nothing to do with those issues."

Stay with Wheels24 for the 2014 Bahrain GP weekend.
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