Bahrain International Circuit
The Bahrain International Circuit, located in Sakhir, has been a staple of the Formula 1 calendar since 2004, hosting 22 Grands Prix, including the season opener in many recent years. Designed by Hermann Tilke, its layout is characterized by long straights and tight braking zones, demanding strong engine power and excellent traction. The desert setting often brings challenges like sand on track, while night races under floodlights add a unique visual spectacle. It has cemented its place as a reliable and often thrilling start to the F1 season.
- First Race
- 2004
- Last Race
- 2025
- Total Races
- 22(rank 17)
Most driver wins
- 1stL. Hamilton5 wins
- 2ndS. Vettel4 wins
- 3rdF. Alonso3 wins
- 4thF. Massa2 wins
- 4thM. Verstappen2 wins
Most driver podiums
- 1stL. Hamilton11 podiums
- 2ndK. Räikkönen8 podiums
- 3rdS. Vettel5 podiums
- 4thF. Alonso4 podiums
- 4thS. Pérez4 podiums
- 4thV. Bottas4 podiums
- 4thM. Verstappen4 podiums
Most driver starts
- 1stL. Hamilton18 starts
- 1stF. Alonso18 starts
- 3rdK. Räikkönen17 starts
- 4thS. Pérez14 starts
- 5thF. Massa13 starts
- 5thS. Vettel13 starts
- 5thN. Hülkenberg13 starts
- 5thD. Ricciardo13 starts
- 5thV. Bottas13 starts
Most constructor wins
- 1st7 wins
- 2nd6 wins
- 3rd4 wins
- 4th2 wins
- 5th1 wins
- 5th1 wins
- 5th1 wins