Bahrain International Circuit
Sakhir, Bahrain · First GP: 2004
Bahrain International Circuit is a 3.363 mi circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, featuring 15 turns. It has hosted 22 Grand Prix races since 2004.
Track Layout
Track Specs
3.363 mi
Length
15
Turns
Clockwise
Direction
Lap Record
1:31.447
Pedro de la Rosa (2005)
GP History
22
Total Races
2
Race Titles
2036
Contract Until
Circuit Record Book
22
Total Races
11
Different Winners
5
Most Wins
N/A
Weather
Lap Record
Most Wins: Drivers
2014–2021
2012–2018
2005–2010
2007–2008
2023–2024
Most Wins: Constructors
2004–2022
2014–2021
2012–2024
2005–2006
2009
Longest Win Streak
Fernando Alonso
2 consecutive wins (2005–2006)
Felipe Massa: 2 wins (2007–2008)
Sebastian Vettel: 2 wins (2012–2013)
Lewis Hamilton: 2 wins (2014–2015)
Most recent winner: Oscar Piastri (2025, McLaren)
Historical Winners
Circuit Analysis
Bahrain International Circuit is a permanent road course of 5.412 km with 15 turns, run clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 57 laps, or 308 km of racing. At 2.8 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 2025.
Our race model rates it as one of the easier circuits on the calendar to pass on, which shapes how much qualifying position is worth here.
Across 22 Grands Prix here, 11 different drivers have won. Lewis Hamilton leads with 5 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 7. 11 of 22 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P2.0 on the grid on average. Since 2016, 13% of starters here have failed to finish (11 races).
Where is Bahrain International Circuit located?
Bahrain International Circuit is located in Sakhir, Bahrain.
When did Bahrain International Circuit first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?
Bahrain International Circuit hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2004.
How long is the Bahrain International Circuit circuit?
The Bahrain International Circuit circuit is 5.412 km long with 15 turns.
What is the lap record at Bahrain International Circuit?
The Formula 1 lap record at Bahrain International Circuit is 1:31.447, set by Pedro de la Rosa in 2005.
Who has won the most races at Bahrain International Circuit?
Lewis Hamilton leads all drivers with 5 wins at Bahrain International Circuit.