F1 Bahrain Grand Prix History: Memorable Moments, Wins & Unexpected Downturns
Since its debut in 2004, the Bahrain Grand Prix has established itself as a regular event on the Formula 1 schedule. The occasion, meanwhile, has not been without criticism and commotion.
The Bahrain Grand Prix has produced several remarkable events throughout the years, including nail-biting competitions for the victory and surprising setbacks.
The Bahrain Grand Prix’s beginnings, development, and notable moments that have shaped the race throughout the years will all be explored in this article.
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F1 Bahrain Grand Prix History: Memorable Moments, Wins & Unexpected Downturns
F1 makes its triumphant comeback after a 15-week break beginning with the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2023.
Lewis Hamilton, a British driver, will be seeking to add another victory to his previous five at this location, which is the most of any driver. This will be the 19th time that the Bahrain International Circuit has been chosen as a site on the Formula One calendar.
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Bahrain International Circuit facts and layout
- First Grand Prix hosted: 2004 (2010 GP race used the Endurance Circuit)
- Numbers of laps: 57
- Circuit length: 5,412km
- Total race length: 308,238km
- Lap record: 1:31.447 by Pedro de la Rosa in 2005
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When Was The Bahrain International Circuit Built?
Construction on the Bahrain International Circuit began in December 2002. The area was sandy and desolate when it was shown to the developers. Yet, with the assistance of famous track designer Hermann Tilke, they were able to convert it into a technical track measuring 5.4 kilometres.
The course has some difficult turns as well as one of the longest straightaways on the F1 schedule. It is a fan and driver favourite due to its distinctive layout. Since its formal opening in 2004, the circuit has established itself as a mainstay on the Formula 1 schedule and has played home to several memorable races.
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— The Independent (@Independent) March 2, 2023
When Was The First Bahrain Grand Prix?
In 2004, the Bahrain Grand Prix made its debut. It was odd for the desert environment, yet there was a cloudy sky when the cars lined up on the starting grid. Michael Schumacher won the race and took the top spot on the podium, while Rubens Barrichello, another member of the strong Ferrari team, came in second. The intensity of the race was also increased by a spectacular clash between Mark Webber in the Jaguar and Fernando Alonso in the Renault.
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— FIA (@fia) March 2, 2023
Who won the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix?
The Formula One World Championship’s opening location and race of the season, the 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix, took place on March 20 of last year.
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari stole the show in qualifying by winning the pole position for the race on Sunday, his first in 16 tries dating back to the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
In addition to winning the race, Leclerc also recorded the fastest lap, giving him an early lead in the World Drivers Championship standings. Teammate Carlos Sainz finished second and Lewis Hamilton third, while youngster Zhou Guanyu scored a point for Alfa Romeo in his first race.
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Past winners at the Bahrain Grand Prix
A full list of the previous race winners by driver and constructor.
| Year | Winning Driver | Winning Constructor |
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2005 | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2006 | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2007 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari |
| 2008 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari |
| 2009 | Jenson Button | Brawn-Mercedes |
| 2010 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari |
| 2012 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 2017 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2018 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2022 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
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Romain Grosjean’s Horror Crash At The 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix
At the Bahrain Grand Prix in 2020, a stunning occurrence on the track included Romain Grosjean of Haas, who was able to escape one of the most serious collisions in recent memory.
The French driver’s car broke in two and caught fire after it crashed with a barrier during the opening lap of the race. Grosjean managed to flee the scene of the collision with just minor burns, despite its seriousness. Nonetheless, the accident ended up being his last competition in the sport.
The occurrence was especially rare at the Bahrain International Circuit, one of the world’s safest circuits because to its wide racing lanes and substantial run-off zones. Major mishaps are very uncommon on the circuit.
The burned Haas chassis will be on show at the F1 exhibition in Madrid, it was recently reported.
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— Alex (@lomekwi) March 2, 2023
Odds for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
| Driver | BetMGM | Sports Interaction |
SkyBet | Neds |
| Max Verstappen | -118 | 1.82 | 10/11 | 1.83 |
| Charles Leclerc | +350 | 4.79 | 10/3 | 4.50 |
| Lewis Hamilton | +800 | 5.60 | 8/1 | 9.00 |
| Sergio Perez | +800 | 10.00 | 9/1 | 9.00 |
| Carlos Sainz | +1000 | 10.00 | 10/1 | 11.00 |
| George Russell | +1600 | 17.00 | 14/1 | 17.00 |
| Fernando Alonso | +1600 | 20.00 | 20/1 | 17.00 |
| Lance Stroll | +15000 | 128.00 | 200/1 | 151 |
| Lando Norris | +25000 | 218.00 | 200/1 | 251 |
| Esteban Ocon | +25000 | 386.00 | 400/1 | 251 |
| Pierre Gasly | +25000 | 436.00 | 500/1 | 251 |
| Valtteri Bottas | +25000 | 239.00 | 300/1 | 251 |
| Zhou Guanyu | +25000 | 257.00 | 500/1 | 251 |
| Oscar Piastri | +50000 | 358.00 | 500/1 | 501 |
| Nico Hulkenburg | +50000 | 751.00 | 750/1 | 501 |
| Kevin Magnussen | +75000 | 613.00 | 750/1 | 751 |
| Nyck De Vries | +100000 | 589.00 | 1000/1 | 1001 |
| Yuki Tsunoda | +100000 | 770.00 | 1000/1 | 1001 |
| Alex Albon | +100000 | 667.00 | 1000/1 | 1001 |
| Logan Sargeant | +150000 | 910.00 | 1000/1 | 1501 |
BREAKING: Lance Stroll will race for Aston Martin at the Bahrain Grand Prix.pic.twitter.com/qbafLxP2LW
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) March 2, 2023
Full schedule for 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Here’s the full list for the upcoming 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, including start times for practice, qualifying and race day.
| Date | Session | Time (ET) | Time (GMT) | Time (AEDT) |
| Friday 3 March | Practice 1 | 06:30 | 11:30 | 22:30 |
| Friday 3 March | Practice 2 | 10:00 | 15:00 | 02:00 (Saturday 4 March) |
| Saturday 4 March | Practice 3 | 06:30 | 11:30 | 22:30 |
| Saturday 4 March | Qualifying | 10:00 | 15:00 | 02:00 (Sunday 5 March) |
| Sunday 5 March | Race | 10:00 | 15:00 | 02:00 (Monday 6 |
A prominent human rights group has written to Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali to raise serious concerns over what it claims is the sport’s ongoing role in “sportswashing” ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix https://t.co/sY4TnLmpET
— CNN International (@cnni) February 27, 2023
F1 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix TV channel, live stream
List of tv providers for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| TV Channel | Sky Sports F1 | ESPN/ABC | TSN (English); RDS (French) | Fox Sports |
List of live stream providers for the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix.
| UK | USA | Canada | Australia | |
| Live Stream | NOW TV / Sky Go app | ESPN+, fuboTV | TSN Direct | Kayo |
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