Bahrain International Circuit

Bahrain International Circuit

Sakhir

Geographical Information

The Manama “Sakhir” Circuit (Bahrain International Circuit) is located on the outskirts of Manama, the capital of Bahrain. Positioned in the middle of a desert, the circuit suffers from the problem of windblown sand on the track that can affect the regularity of races. To alleviate this, organizers use a special adhesive spray with which the sandy areas immediately around the track are treated.

Historical Information

This circuit has hosted the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix and other competitions since 2004.

Construction was rushed to enable it to be ready for the holding of the first Bahrain Grand Prix on April 4, 2004. Its construction cost in the range of $150 million designed by the firm of German architect Hermann Tilke who had previously designed the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, as well as the main contract for the work was given to the company WCT Engineering which had built the same circuit that is evidently the model for the Manama circuit.

In addition to the “Grand Prix track,” the facility can use three other shorter alternative configurations called the inner track, outer track and paddock track. An oval and a dragster strip are also available.

Address

Bahrain International Circuit
P.O. Box 26381
Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
Satellite map

Fastest laps records

Race: Pedro De La Rosa 1'31''447 at an average speed of 213.054 km/h (2005).
Qualifying: Fernando Alonso 1'29''848 at an average speed of 216.846 km/h (2005).
Endurance: Fernando Alonso 57 laps in 1h29'18''531 at an average speed of 207.082 km/h (2005).

Organisation

Phone: +973-406444
Fax: +973-406555
Site: www.bahraingp.com.bh