Bahrain International Circuit – track information
The event attracted international attention in 2011 when it was first postponed, then cancelled following the government’s suppression of pro-democracy protests in February. Formula One’s presence in Bahrain continues to attract criticism.
Bahrain’s grand prix track is typical of most modern circuits, compromising a few long straights and slow corners. In 2010 a longer version of the track was used but it proved unpopular and was dropped after a single race.
For the 2014 race floodlights were installed so the main event could be run at night.
Circuit information
Lap data | |
Lap length | 5.412km (3.363 miles) |
Race laps | 57 |
Race distance | 308.238km (191.53 miles) |
Pole position | Left-hand side of the track |
Lap record* | 1’31.447 (Pedro de la Rosa, 2005) |
Fastest lap | 1’29.527 (Mark Webber, 2005, fourth practice) |
Maximum speed | 321kph (199.46 mph) |
DRS zone/s (race) | |
Distance from grid to turn one | 265m |
Car performance | |
Full throttle | 66% |
Longest flat-out section | 1205m |
Downforce level | Medium |
Fuel use per lap | 1.7kg |
Time penalty per lap of fuel | 0.054s |
Strategy | |
Pit lane time loss | 21s |
Tyres: | Drivers’ tyre selections |
Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes
Bahrain International Circuit track map: 2005-2009, 2012-
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