Gary Meenaghan

Football, athletics, rugby union, polo, American football – it's all happening in the Emirates over the next two days.

The fact the race was organised without any trouble from protesters, as was expected, has encouraged Formula One supremo of its future next year.

Former world champion, who finished in second place at Bahrain Grand Prix, is known to be unpredictable as no one knows what he will say or do next.

Through all the worries the Gulf kingdom's Formula One race went ahead with no issues and more than a few smiles.

McLaren has a difficult day at the office but Martin Whitmarsh is happy with the team stands in the championship chase and looking forward to Barcelona.

Attendances were down for the weekend build-up, but the grandstand and corporate boxes have been sold out for today's much-anticipated race. Gary Meenaghan reports from Sakhir

Jean Todt moves to allay fears despite death of demonstrator and planned protests.

Force India choose to skip second practice at Sakhir as crown prince states cancelling race would "empower extremists".

The Mercedes-GP driver's career has been changed by becoming a race winner, writes Gary Meenaghan

Attention in paddock moves towards practice as teams settle at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Security forces fired stun grenades at protesters yesterday during a cultural exhibition for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

The leader of the drivers' championship believes he is a better driver following tough 2011.

The Russian driver tells Gary Meenaghan about his views on being in Bahrain and his memories of racing there.

Success in China has rewarded the belief in the revival of the German marque by the 59 year old.