Scene: Bahrain protests

The Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix went ahead as scheduled despite continuing anti-government protests in and around the capital city of Manama according to the BBC ().
The event was questionable until the government announced that it had security under control. Guards and armored vehicles have been steadfast sights at the beautiful race track which features some of the highest performance vehicles in the road framed by picturesque sands and palm trees.
It was a stark contrast to scenes else where in the city.
Protests had picked up on Saturday after a man was found dead on a rooftop, killed in overnight classes with security forces. Burning tire barricades and impediments of other sorts have been reported west of the city.
Sebastian Vettel ended up taking the Grand Prix despite Kimi Raikkonen's valiant efforts through the mid laps.