Bahrain downplays human rights worries

Bahrain Grand Prix organisers have downplayed fears about the unrest in the kingdom following calls from human rights groups to boycott the event. The Sakhir event is back on the calendar this year after last season's race was first postponed and then cancelled because of the political situation. Over the weekend, human rights groups urged F1 teams to boycott the race in order to show they "respect human rights." On Monday, however, Bahrain GP organisers moved to ease fears about the situation, saying the government has already acted to make sure no human rights are violated.

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