Bahrain International Circuit

Location

Sakhir, Bahrain

Length

5.412 km

Opened

2004

Website

bahraingp.com

Track maps

Grand Prix circuit

Circuit outlineBahrain International Circuit

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Layout details

Layout

Grand Prix circuit

Length

5.412 km

Turns

Direction

Clockwise

Data checked

2026-10-04

The Grand Prix configuration has nine right-hand and six left-hand corners.

Published kilometre length for the selected configuration.

Sources

Primaryhttps://www.bahraingp.com/corporate-sales/track-hire/
Cross-checkhttps://global.honda/en/F1/circuit/bahrain-international-circuit/
Maphttps://d3ie7ogstrup9y.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/15112852/bic-track-gp-circuit.jpg
Supportinghttps://www.espn.com/f1/circuit/_/id/600057430

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About

A desert circuit characterised by long straights, heavy braking zones and several alternative layouts.

History

The circuit opened in 2004 following construction beginning in 2002. Its inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix on 4 April 2004 was Formula One's first race in the Middle East. The venue subsequently became an established host of the FIA World Endurance Championship.