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🇧🇭 Sakhir · BH
Bahrain International Circuit: Bahrain Grand Prix
On the F1 calendar since 2004
Circuit details
Short name
Bahrain
Direction
Clockwise
Turns
15
Lap length
5.412 km
Race distance
308.238 km
Lap record
1:31.447
First F1 GP
2004
History
Bahrain International Circuit opened in 2004 and has hosted the Bahrain Grand Prix every year since. It was the first Middle Eastern venue to hold a Formula 1 Grand Prix, which made it the starting point for the sport’s expansion into the Arabian Peninsula. That’s a significant piece of F1 history and the circuit has carried that role seriously ever since.
The Layout
Hermann Tilke designed the circuit, which sits in a predominantly desert setting in Sakhir, Bahrain. It measures 5.412 km per lap, runs clockwise and has 15 corners. The layout mixes high-speed sections with more technical passages, which means setup compromises are real and driver skill matters across a full race distance of 308.238 km. The modern infrastructure gives teams excellent facilities throughout a race weekend.
Signature Corners
The source material doesn’t identify individual corners by name. Across the 15 turns, the circuit combines high-speed sections with technical challenges and the varying corner geometries are what drive the strategic and tactical battles that define racing here.
Circuit Character
Bahrain has grown into a prestigious race on the calendar. Setup optimisation and tyre management are both genuine factors across a weekend and the circuit has produced dramatic finishes that have kept global audiences watching. The state-of-the-art facility handles the operational demands of a modern Grand Prix well, with strong hospitality and fan infrastructure to match. It’s a circuit that rewards preparation and punishes complacency.
Recent Bahrain Grand Prix Winners
- 2025: Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 2024: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2023: Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2022: Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- 2021: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is a lap at Bahrain?
A lap of the Bahrain International Circuit measures 5.412 km. The total race distance is 308.238 km.
How many corners does Bahrain have?
The Bahrain International Circuit has 15 corners. The layout combines high-speed sections with more technical challenges.
When did Bahrain first host a Formula 1 race?
Bahrain first hosted a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2004. It was the first Middle Eastern venue to do so, marking a significant expansion of the sport into the Arabian Peninsula.
What is the lap record at Bahrain?
The lap record at Bahrain International Circuit is 1:31.447, set in 2005.
Who designed the Bahrain International Circuit?
The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke. It’s located in Sakhir, Bahrain, in a predominantly desert setting.
In which direction is the Bahrain circuit run?
The Bahrain International Circuit runs in a clockwise direction.
Where is the Bahrain International Circuit located?
The circuit is located in Sakhir, Bahrain, in the Middle East. It sits in a predominantly desert setting.
Who won the most recent Bahrain Grand Prix?
Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren, won the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix.
What is the total race distance at the Bahrain Grand Prix?
The race distance at the Bahrain Grand Prix is 308.238 km. This is covered across multiple laps of the 5.412 km circuit.
What is the full name of the circuit that hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix?
The full name of the venue is Bahrain International Circuit. It’s commonly referred to simply as Bahrain.
Which constructor has won the Bahrain Grand Prix most recently among the listed results?
McLaren won the most recent listed Bahrain Grand Prix in 2025, with Oscar Piastri taking victory. Before that, Red Bull won in both 2024 and 2023 with Max Verstappen.
Which drivers have won the Bahrain Grand Prix more than once in the recent results?
Max Verstappen won the Bahrain Grand Prix in both 2023 and 2024, both times driving for Red Bull. No other driver appears more than once in the five most recent results.