
Designed by the renowned consultancy Tilke & Partners, the Bahrain International Circuit is specifically intended for the purpose of Formula One and international world-class motor sport events.
When complete, this purpose built circuit will be the first of its kind in the Middle East and the most advanced in the world.
As the home of Formula One Grand Prix racing in the Arab World, Bahrain International Circuit will be unrivalled in the quality of its facilities, range of activities and the professionalism of its employees.
There will be six motor sport facilities comprising the splendid Formula One Grand Prix Track, an Inner Track for testing, club events, a racing school and driver training activities, an Outer Track for all classes of racing, incentive events, manufacturer engine, tyre and component testing.
Together, the landmark VIP viewing tower, first class hospitality suites, grandstands and spectator areas for 70,000 people, an international broadcast centre, a media centre for 500 journalists, team buildings, merchandising areas, helicopter and light aircraft landing facilities, excellent road access and parking all add up to a truly amazing and unique purpose-built complex.
07.10.2008
FIA Deputy President for Sport Marco Piccinini will leave his position at the end of his term, the governing body announced on Tuesday.
07.10.2008
The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2009 Formula One calendar, leaving North America with no grands prix next season.
07.10.2008
The McLaren Mercedes team will run British driver Paul di Resta during four days of testing later in October.
07.10.2008
Ferrari will go back to using the traditional "lollipop" system in the Japanese Grand Prix following the problems they had in Singapore.
06.10.2008
Nick Heidfeld was a delighted man after it was confirmed he will stay at the BMW Sauber team for at least another season.
06.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: Williams
06.10.2008
Nico Rosberg is hoping for a wet Japanese Grand Prix in order to keep his momentum going following his podium finish in Singapore.
06.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: Toyota
06.10.2008
Q and A with Renault's Bob Bell
06.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: Renault
06.10.2008
Fernando Alonso says he is staying realistic about his chances for the Japanese Grand Prix following his victory in Singapore.
06.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: Force India
06.10.2008
Max Mosley's lawyers have confirmed the FIA president has issued an application to seek a change in UK privacy law following his lawsuit against the News of the World newspaper.
06.10.2008
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has hit back at Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo after the Italian slammed the Singapore Grand Prix show.
06.10.2008
The BMW Sauber team will retain both Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld in the 2009 season, the German squad announced on Monday.
06.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: Honda
05.10.2008
Half the teams on the Formula One grid are 'chasing' Sebastian Vettel's services following his Italian Grand Prix victory last month
05.10.2008
Red Bull boss Dietrich Mateschitz says he is reconsidering selling his stake in Scuderia Toro Rosso, following Sebastian Vettel's victory at Monza and the team's recent strong form
03.10.2008
Donington Park's local district council are hopeful that a decision on whether to grant planning permission for circuit redevelopments at the future home of the British Grand Prix will be made by the end of this year.
03.10.2008
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has backed Kimi Raikkonen to show his value as a 'champion' by helping the Maranello team claim the title this year.
03.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: Bridgestone
03.10.2008
Felipe Massa insists the safety car rules need to changed quickly following the problems during the Singapore Grand Prix.
03.10.2008
Formula One fans have been urged to make their voice heard in what looks set to be the biggest ever poll of Grand Prix racing followers.
03.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: McLaren
03.10.2008
Japan preview quotes: BMW
03.10.2008
Formula One teams are considering a major overhaul of the sport's constructors' championship prize money structure in a move to help the smaller teams survive, autosport.com can reveal.
03.10.2008
BMW Sauber will keep pushing for the rest of the season to improve their current car, even though their championship hopes now appear all but over.
03.10.2008
Former world champion Mika Hakkinen has labelled Formula One's first night race 'amazing' after making a special visit to the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend
02.10.2008
Kimi Raikkonen has confessed to feeling 'sad' about his situation at Ferrari, after a nightmare weekend in Singapore all but ended his world championship hopes for the year