BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT
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The 'Bahrain International Circuit' (Arabic: 'Øلبة البØرين الدولية') is a venue used for drag racing, GP2, and an annual Formula One Grand Prix. For the first time in 2006, there was a V8 Supercar race, named the Desert 400, and also a 24 Hour Race.
The construction of the Bahrain circuit was a national objective for Bahrain, initiated by the Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Crown Prince is the Honorary President of the Bahrain Motor Federation.
Race organizers were worried that the circuit would not be complete in time, and asked for the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix to take place in 2005 instead. However, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone refused this request. In the end, the circuit was not quite fully complete, but was good enough for the grand prix to go ahead.[1]
The circuit posed a unique problem. Positioned in the middle of a desert, there were worries that sand would blow onto the circuit and disrupt the race. However, organizers were able to keep the sand off the track by spraying an adhesive on the sand around the track.[2]
The circuit was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, the same architect who designed the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The circuit cost approximately US $150 million to construct.[3] It has six separate tracks, including a test oval and a drag strip.
In 2007 the circuit became the first Grand Prix circuit to be awarded the distinguished FIA Institute Centre of Excellence award, given for excellent safety, race marshal, and medical facilities; and for the high standards of technology required to maintain these.[4]
1. Bahrain 'tried to stop GP'
2. Schumacher admits sand fear
3. Bahrain International Circuit Info
4. Bahrain named Centre of Excellence by FIA
★ Bahrain International Circuit
★ [1] Bahrain International Circuit's Webcast
The 'Bahrain International Circuit' (Arabic: 'Øلبة البØرين الدولية') is a venue used for drag racing, GP2, and an annual Formula One Grand Prix. For the first time in 2006, there was a V8 Supercar race, named the Desert 400, and also a 24 Hour Race.
The construction of the Bahrain circuit was a national objective for Bahrain, initiated by the Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Crown Prince is the Honorary President of the Bahrain Motor Federation.
Race organizers were worried that the circuit would not be complete in time, and asked for the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix to take place in 2005 instead. However, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone refused this request. In the end, the circuit was not quite fully complete, but was good enough for the grand prix to go ahead.[1]
The circuit posed a unique problem. Positioned in the middle of a desert, there were worries that sand would blow onto the circuit and disrupt the race. However, organizers were able to keep the sand off the track by spraying an adhesive on the sand around the track.[2]
The circuit was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke, the same architect who designed the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The circuit cost approximately US $150 million to construct.[3] It has six separate tracks, including a test oval and a drag strip.
In 2007 the circuit became the first Grand Prix circuit to be awarded the distinguished FIA Institute Centre of Excellence award, given for excellent safety, race marshal, and medical facilities; and for the high standards of technology required to maintain these.[4]
| Contents |
| Facilities |
| Notes and references |
| External links |
Facilities
| Track | Distance |
|---|---|
| Grand Prix track | 5.411 km |
| Inner track | 2.55 km |
| Outer track | 3.664 km |
| Paddock Circuit | 3.7 km |
| Drag Strip | 1.2 km |
| Oval track | 2 km |
| 'Full Circuit' | '6.4 km' |
Notes and references
1. Bahrain 'tried to stop GP'
2. Schumacher admits sand fear
3. Bahrain International Circuit Info
4. Bahrain named Centre of Excellence by FIA
External links
★ Bahrain International Circuit
★ [1] Bahrain International Circuit's Webcast
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