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The indecision finally ended on Friday as the FIA released a statement confirming that the Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead as scheduled, and so this weekend the entire F1 community – teams, drivers, media, and possibly even a few fans – will head to the Gulf state preoccupied with troubles far less trivial than a motor race.

BTCC standings following three action packed and controversial races at Donington Park.

Ian Lowry got the better of defending champion Tommy Hill to claim his maiden British Superbike victory at Thruxton

Results of the BTCC qualifying session at Donington Park.

Results of the second practice session at Donington Park

Results for the first BTCC practice session at Donington Park.

We preview this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, round three of the 2012 Formula 1 world championship.

Jon Kirkham overtook Alastair Seeley at the final corner to take victory in the first BSB race of 2012 at Brands Hatch

Jorge Lorenzo got the better of both Repsol Honda riders to claim a tremendous victory in Qatar

Marc Marquez took a thrilling victory in the first race of the new Moto2 season after outdragging Andrea Iannone on the run to the finish line

Jorge Lorenzo got one over on Casey Stoner with a superb ride to pole position in the opening qualifying session of the season in Qatar

Thomas Luthi took pole position for the opening grand prix of 2012 in Qatar ahead of Marc Marquez and Andrea Iannone

Tyre manufacturer Maxxis is offering a cash reward to drivers that make the podium in British motorsport in 2012.

Yamaha took control of the Qatar Grand Prix in third practice with Jorge Lorenzo and Cal Crutchlow leading the way

Casey Stoner and Jorge Lorenzo continued to dominate the Qatar Grand Prix weekend in second practice this evening