Bahrain circuit

By Paul-Michael

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Circuit InformationThe Circuit opened March 17th 2004 and is located in Sakhir , Bahrain.

The circuit’s Length is 5.412km (3.365 miles).

There are 15 runs

Lap Record: 1:31.447[1] (Pedro de la Rosa McLaren-Mercedes, 2005)

2014 WinnerThe 2014 race was held as a night race under floodlights. It became the second Formula One night race after the Singapore Grand Prix, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the first staging of the Grand Prix.[6] It was won by Lewis Hamilton.In February 2014, Grand Prix organizers for Bahrain made a decision to name the first corner of the iconic track after former seven-time champion German driver Michael Schumacher in honour of his achievements and also in support after the driver suffered an almost fatal skiing accident late December 2013.[

Background InformationThe circuit was designed by German architect Hermann TilkeThe circuit cost approximately 56.2 million Bahraini Dinars[7] (US$150 million)It has six separate tracks, including a test oval and a drag strip. The surface of the track is made of Graywacke aggregate which is a variety of Sandstone.The first Bahrain Grand Prix took place on the 4th of April, 2004, making history as the first Formula One Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East

Lewis HamiltonLifting the trophy after a successful win in Bahrain 2014

Esteban Gutierrez, Sauber F1 Team crashes with Pastor Maldonado, Lotus F1 Team 06

Paddock Postcard from Bahrain - celebrating F1 racing's 60th

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