AUSTRALIA - Melbourne
BAHRAIN - Sakhir
BELGIUM - Spa
BRAZIL - Interlagos
CANADA - Montreal
CHINA - Shanghai
EUROPE - Nurburgring
FRANCE - Magny-Cours
GB - Silverstone
HUNGARY - Hungaroring
ITALY - Monza
JAPAN - Fuji
MALAYSIA - Sepang
MONACO - Monte Carlo
SPAIN - Barcelona
TURKEY - Istanbul
USA - Indianapolis
PAST CIRCUITS
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Track Facts
Current circuit length : |
5.412 km (2004-2007)
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Lap record : |
1m 30.252; 216.074 km/h (Michael Schumacher 2004)
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Fastest qualifying lap : |
1m 29.848; 217.047 km/h (Fernando Alonso 2005 Qual 1)
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Grand Prix held : |
4
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Web Site : |
www.bahraingp.com.bh |
Location : |
Bahrain Racing Circuit
PO Box 26381
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Tel: (+973) 406444
Fax: (+973) 406555 |
Bahrain Racing Circuit comprises six individual tracks, four of which can be used simultaneously. The inner and outer circuits of the facility are configured to form a Formula 1 Grand Prix track. Track length will be 5.475km, with a maximum uphill slopt of 5.25% and maximum downhill slope of 5.0%. There are 16 turns. The forecast lap time for a Formula 1 car is 1m 33.63s with an average speed of 210.39km/h. Spectator facilities will include a main grandstand for 70,000, merchandising area, excellent road access and parking facilities.
The facility also offers:
Inner track: length 2.4km, designed for testing, club events and for the Racing School and driver training activities
Outer track: length 3.4km, ideal for all classes of racing, incentive events and manufacturer testing of engines, tyres and other components
Drag strip: length 1.2km, catering for the already established and growing sport of drag racing in the region. The strip has a timed quarter mile acceleration distance constructed in concrete
Test oval: length 2.5km, with two parabolic corners providing a facility for warm and hot weather endurance testing of all types of vehicles and components under controlled conditions
Karting track: to be constructed, will include a full International Standard Karting Track with dedicated Race Control, Workshop, Dining and Viewing provision
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Past Winners
Year |
Winner |
Team |
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2007 |
Felipe MASSA |
Ferrari |
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2006 |
Fernando ALONSO |
Renault |
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2005 |
Fernando ALONSO |
Renault |
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2004 |
Michael SCHUMAHCER |
Ferrari |
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