The Grand Prix File: Bahrain
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GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX |
30 km south of the Island State’s capital Manama, Sakhir Palace’s tranquil, spacious desert setting remained unchanged for many years even though the discovery of oil in 1928 transformed much of the island. Then came the Grand Prix circuit as well as the University of Bahrain’s main campus while business, entertainment and educational developments continuing to expand. However the wilderness continues to encroach producing a unique stop on Formula One’s tour.
| Circuit Length: | 5.412 km (3.363 miles) |
| Race Length: | 57 laps (308.238 km, 191.53 miles) |
| Lap Record: | 1:30.252 (M Schumacher, Ferrari, 2004) |
| Previously (2010): |
1. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 1h 39:20.396 [more...] 2. Felipe Massa, Ferrari, +16.099 s 3. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes, +23.182 s P. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault, 1:54.101 [more...] FL. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 1:58.287 |
| Local Time (UTC+3) | UK Time | ||
| Thursday | Press Conference | 15.00 | 13:00 |
| Friday |
Practice Session 1 | 10.00-11.30 | 8.00-09.30 |
| Practice Session 2 | 14.00-15.30 | 12.00-13.30 | |
| Press Conference | 16.00 | 14:00 | |
| Saturday |
Practice Session 3 | 11.00-12.00 | 09.00-10.00 |
| Qualifying | 14.00-15.00 | 12.00-13.00 | |
| Followed by press conference | |||
| Sunday |
Race | 15:00 | 13:00 |
| Followed by press conference |
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Friday Hot, dry and sunny with temperatures reaching 30°C. |
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Saturday Dry and sunny but with northerly breezes gusting up to 32 km/h (20 mph) and temperatures of 27°C. |
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Sunday Hot and sunny as wind strength decreases. Maximum temperatures of 29°C. |
World Drivers’ Championship: [more...]
| 1. | Lewis Hamilton | 45 Points |
| 2. | Jenson Button | 43 Points |
| 3. | Fernando Alonso | 37 Points |
| 4. | Mark Webber | 36 Points |
| 5. | Sebastian Vettel | 28 Points |
World Constructors’ Championship: [more...]
| 1. | McLaren-Mercedes | 88 Points |
| 2. | Red Bull-Racing | 64 Points |
| 3. | Ferrari | 37 Points |
| 4. | Sauber-Ferrari | 31 Points |
| 5. | Mercedes | 26 Points |
Form Guide:
Last Five Years at Sakhir
| VET | WEB | BUT | HAM | ALO | RAI | ROS | MSC | |
| Starts | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Classified Finishes | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Retirements | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Best Result | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Best Grid Slot | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Average Finish | 3.0 | 8.7 | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 3.7 | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| Average Grid Slot | 7.7 | 11.0 | 9.3 | 3.5 | 6.0 | 5.7 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Number of Podiums | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pole Positions | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fastest Laps | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Related Links
Preview – Bahrain Grand Prix
Track Notes – Sakhir
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