Protesters target Bahrain Grand Prix - "For sure F1 is not going to be peaceful this time... will be bloody, but will be more publicised."

The season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix could become the target of anti-government protests on the island state, a local campaign group has warned.

"The danger is obvious, isn't it?" Ecclestone told The Daily Telegraph. "If these people wanted to make a fuss and get worldwide recognition it would be bloody easy, wouldn't it?

"You start making a problem on the start grid in Bahrain and it would get worldwide coverage."