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Round 04 · Middle East

Bahrain Grand Prix

Bahrain International Circuit

Sakhir, Bahrain · Capital: Manama

Technical

What makes it special

A desert circuit run under floodlights, where heavy braking zones and abrasive asphalt make tyre management decisive.

Character breakdown

  • 01Heavy braking
  • 02Traction demanding
  • 03Abrasive surface

Quick facts

Layout type
Permanent circuit
First F1 race here
2004
Session time
Night race