Bahrain International Circuit

From IRDB, the racing reference. Article on Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir.

Bahrain International Circuit is a motorsport circuit located in Sakhir, Bahrain. The circuit hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix and first held a championship round in 2004.

Bahrain International Circuit is a 5.412 km permanent venue in the desert of Sakhir, opened in 2004 as the first venue of the Middle East expansion. Hosts pre-season testing and traditionally the season opener.

Layout and characteristics

Bahrain International Circuit is a venue in the Middle East region. Detailed reference on the layout, run-off and historical changes is available via Wikipedia: Bahrain International Circuit.

Editions on IRDB

Panel reading

The BoxBoxd panel rates every race held at Bahrain International Circuit on a five star scale. The aggregated reading captures fan sentiment for the venue across editions and is the basis of the IRDB circuit ranking. See the upcoming weekend on BoxBoxd.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bahrain International Circuit?

Bahrain International Circuit is located in Sakhir, Bahrain.

What country is the Bahrain Grand Prix in?

The Bahrain Grand Prix is held at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain.

What race is held at Bahrain International Circuit?

Bahrain International Circuit hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix, a round of the Formula 1 World Championship.

When was the first race?

The first championship round at Bahrain International Circuit was held in 2004.

How can I attend the Bahrain Grand Prix?

The Bahrain Grand Prix is held at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. See the 2026 weekend schedule on BoxBoxd.

References

  1. Circuit reference via Wikipedia: Bahrain International Circuit.
  2. BoxBoxd panel readings, multiple seasons.

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