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‘Bahrain race is unifying force’

Formula One is a unifying force for Bahrain and local support for the grand prix is 'overwhelming' despite continuing unrest in the country, circuit chairman Zayed Alzayani said on Thursday. Speaking in his office at the Sakhir desert circuit, Alzayani told reporters security arrangements for Sunday's race were the same as last year and suggested that any protesters who resorted to violence would be guilty of 'terrorism'. "We don't feel there is a direct threat to the track and nor have we received any threats," he added as teams and drivers arrived to work on cars and carry out media duties. "We don't feel any extra threat is upon us this year." The race was cancelled...
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