Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix

Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix

Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix Manama - Bahrain International Circuit

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2009

About Bahrain International Circuit:

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.

Previous Winners of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix

Year Driver Car Engine Time km/h
2007 Felipe Massa Ferrari F2007 Ferrari 2.4 V8 1:33'27.515 197.887
2006 Fernando Alonso Renault R26 Renault 2.4 V8 1:29'46.205 206.018
2005 Fernando Alonso Renault R25 Renault 3.0 V10 1:29'18.531 207.082
2004 Michael Schumacher Ferrari F2004 Ferrari 3.0 V10 1:28'34.875 208.976

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