A Brief History of the Track itself.

The Bahrain International Circuit's construction was a national initiative driven by Crown Prince Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the Honorary President of the Bahrain Motor Federation. The responsibility for building the circuit was given to TRL, led by Patrick Brogan.

As the 2004 Bahrain Grand Prix approached, organizers grew concerned about potential delays in completing the track and even considered canceling the event. However, Bernie Ecclestone, head of Formula 1, rejected the request. Ultimately, while some parts of the track remained unfinished, it was deemed adequate for the Grand Prix.

Following the 2004 race, modifications were made to the circuit ahead of the 2005 event, most notably realigning turn four, which reduced the track’s length by 5 meters.

In 2007, the Bahrain International Circuit became the first Grand Prix venue to receive the prestigious FIA Institute Centre of Excellence award, recognizing its outstanding safety standards, medical facilities, race marshal training, and high technological standards.

During the 2009 Grand Prix, the Bahrain International Circuit announced a partnership with @bahrain to develop nearby land. This project, led by the Mumtalakat group, involves over 1 million square meters dedicated to business, entertainment, and educational spaces, with an estimated value exceeding US$2 billion (BHD 850 million), making it one of Bahrain's largest investment projects in recent years.

In 2011, the Bahrain Grand Prix was slated to be the opening race of the season. However, due to civil unrest, it was canceled in March. The FIA later rescheduled it for October 30, initially taking the date of the first Indian Grand Prix. Ultimately, the race was moved to December 11, but concerns from teams and officials led to its official cancellation.

Construction and Design

The circuit was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, who also designed Malaysia's Sepang Circuit. The main contractor was Cybarco-WCT, with construction costs totaling approximately 56.2 million Bahraini Dinars (US$150 million). The facility includes six separate track configurations, including a test oval and a drag strip.

One unique challenge was the circuit's desert setting, which raised concerns about sand blowing onto the track and disrupting races. To address this, organizers applied an adhesive to the surrounding sand to keep it in place.

The track surface is made of graywacke aggregate from Bayston Hill quarry in Shropshire, England, praised by both circuit officials and Formula 1 drivers for its exceptional grip. The same aggregate is also used at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

The *6 Hours of Bahrain* (بطولة ست ساعات في البحرين) is a sports car race held at the Bahrain International Circuit, created for the FIA World Endurance Championship. It was first held on September 29, 2012, as the sixth round of the championship. The race's scheduling generated controversy, as it conflicted with the 2012 Petit Le Mans race.


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Track Configurations

Track layouts and Maps

Layout Changes/Length.

From: 2004 - To: Present day
Endurance Circuit - 3.914 Miles / 6.299 km
Flat Oval - 1.553 Miles / 2.500 km
Grand Prix Circuit - 3.352 Miles / 5.411 km
Inner Circuit - 1.585 Miles / 2.550 km
Outer Circuit - 2.277 Miles / 3.664 km
Paddock Circuit - 2.302 Miles / 3.705 km


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A taxi from Manama to the Sakhir circuit should cost around 15 BHD (€35-40) If you’re arriving at the airport on F1 race weekend, air conditioned shuttle buses operate from Bahrain International Airport directly to the circuit on the days of and surrounding the race: just show your F1 ticket for your free ride.
While there is no public transport from the city to the track, the race organizers do organize a free shuttle service to and from the circuit. The list of hotels serviced by the shuttle is listed below (correct as at 2016), but you can still use the shuttle if you are staying nearby. Just show your race ticket and you should be able to hop on board. Ask the relevant hotels for details on the timetable, but don’t expect it to be too structured, especially when leaving the circuit at the end of the day. The buses normally leave when they are full, rather than to a set schedule. The following hotels are on the free shuttle route: Gulf Hotel, Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa, Downtown Rotana, The K Hotel, Intercontinental Regency Bahrain, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay, Ramada Hotel Bahrain, Best Western Plus The Olive, The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Residence, Ramee Grand Hotel & Spa



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Ibis Seef I Bldg. 456, Road 1010,Sanabis,410, MANAMA, BAHRAIN +973 1738 6020
Seef Avenue Suites Bldg 613, Road 2808, Block Al Seef 428, Seef District, Kingdom of Bahrain +973 3946 8339
Mövenpick Bahrain 143 Road 2403 | Bahrain | Bahrain +973 1746 0000
Le Meridien Bahrain Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Highway, Al Seef, Manama, Bahrain +973 1717 1000
Majestic Arjaan by Rotana Al Ghous Highway, Bahrain 200, Bahrain +973 1737 0000
Sheraton Bahrain 6 Palace Avenue, P.O. Box 30, Manama, Bahrain +973 1753 3533
ART Rotana Amwaj Islands Al Fanar Avenue Road 5722, Building 2780, Amwaj Islands 000, Bahrain +973 1600 0111
Four Seasons Bahrain Bay Bahrain Bay, Manama, Bahrain +973 1711 5000