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Bahrain violence

Police and protesters have clashed in Bahrain at the funeral of the activist who was killed during the Grand Prix weekend.

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Ecclestone: 'Protests have nothing to do with F1'

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has told reporters in Bahrain: "We came here because this race had been put on the calendar. We are happy and delighted it was.

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone. Credit: Reuters

"It's nothing to do with us what happens in the country...What's important here I think - and I don't mean to be rude - his Royal Highness is a little bit silly putting the race on because he has given the protesters an incredible platform for all you guys to talk to them."

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