Publication date: 17 Aug 2022
About the Bahrain Grand Prix
The Bahrain Grand Prix is a round of the Formula One World Championship.
The Bahrain Grand Prix is the first Grand Prix in the history of Formula One to be held in the Middle East. Its first race was held in 2004.
2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
The stage in Bahrain, which will take place from February 29 to March 2, opens the next Formula 1 racing season.
History of motor racing in Bahrain
In 2002, construction began on the Bahrain International Circuit (Sakhir). In addition to the F1 events, the race track would also host a number of drag racing, GT races and Formula 3 competitions.
The first Bahrain Grand Prix winner in 2004 was German racer Michael Schumacher.
Before the 2010 season, the circuit was upgraded with a new stretch between the corners, increasing its lap length to 6,299 metres.
In 2011, the Grand Prix did not take place due to the unstable situation in the country and popular unrest.
Previous Bahrain Grand Prix results
The year | Venue | Results |
2023 | Bahrain International Circuit (Sakhir), Bahrain | |
2022 | Bahrain International Circuit (Sakhir), Bahrain | Charles Leclerc (Ferrari team) |
2021 | Bahrain International Circuit (Sakhir), Bahrain | Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes team) |
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Preliminary information suggests that the Bahrain stage of the motor race will open the new F1 season on 5 March.
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