5.4 kilometres in length, the track features 15 tough corners which, combined with the high temperatures in which the Bahrain Grand Prix is held, make this race one of the most demanding of the season. It is used by Formula One, as well as GP2, F3, V8 Supercars and various other events. 24 Hour endurance races also hosted at BIC. Oasis complex with 12 high-standard suites, each with private balconies, is located in the center of the circuit. Get updates on releases, events and more. TRL was asked to build the circuit, headed by Patrick Brogan. Not Now. The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is a motorsport track opened in 2004 and used for auto racing. Bahrain International Circuit. Showing Editorial results for bahrain international circuit. The 2004 Grand Prix was the first held in the Middle East. Located in the heart of the Sakhir desert, Bahrain International Circuit is a unique and contemporary sports and entertainment venue that is synonymous with the highest levels of global motorsport. [8] The circuit cost approximately 56.2 million Bahraini Dinars[9] (US$150 million) to construct. The first ever Formula BMW World Final took place in Bahrain. In 2006, Australian V8 Supercar started racing at the BIC. The circuit has a FIA Grade 1 license. 5.4 kilometres in length, the track features 15 tough corners which, combined with the high temperatures in which the Bahrain Grand Prix is held, make this race one of the most demanding of the season. The Bahrain International Circuit is a 5.412 km long motor racing circuit designed by Hermann Tilke in Sakhir, Bahrain, in the sparsely populated southwestern part of the country. Check out the latest action at the BIC from our image gallery. I have seen here up to 8 tracks that were converted by RaceRfactor (lagg and myself) and another (Bahrain), which has been converted and updated by me, with permission from CTDP. [4], After the 2004 race and ahead of the 2005 race the track was realigned at turn four, decreasing the circuit's overall length by 5 metres. Search instead in Creative? Apr 13, 2018 . or. 4.4 out of 5 stars. The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is a motorsport track opened in 2004 and used for auto racing. [15] For 2011 however F1 was set to return to racing on the original layout used between 2004 and 2009. In 2009, Bahrain was moved to the fourth race. [3] The circuit also has multiple layouts. The Bahrain International Circuit is a motorsport venue opened in 2004 and used for drag racing, GP2 Series and the annual Bahrain Grand Prix. Bahrain International Circuit, the home of the F1 Bahrain Grand Prix. [20] The race was postponed and finally cancelled due to protests in the country but F1 returned to the track for the 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix. In 2010 the track used an extended piece of circuit. 4.4 out of 5 stars. 171,045 people follow this . or. [12], Shortly after the Formula One February 2014 testing, the first corner of the track was renamed after seven-time champion German driver Michael Schumacher in honour of his achievements and also in support after he suffered an almost fatal skiing accident late December 2013. The lap record (which only accounts for laps set in a race) on the current layout of the Grand Prix circuit was set in 2005 by Pedro de la Rosa at 1:31.447,[1] in what was the only fastest lap in his 104-race career. Also every year there is the traditional 24 Hours of Bahrain. 163,413 check-ins. However, due to civil unrest in the country the race had to be cancelled in March 2011. Showing Editorial results for bahrain international circuit. Bahrain International Circuit, just as many other circuits in the world, has plenty to offer. Formula 1’s first venue in the Middle East was built on the site of a former camel farm in the desert south of Manama. [10] It has six separate tracks, including a test oval and a drag strip. Circuito de Bahrain, convertido y actualizado desde la versión original de CTDP para rFactor. The longest-running circuit racing series in the region, Drag races push their vehicles to the maximum. Driver biographies; Team history; Circuits past and present; Grand Prix seasons in depth; Individuals working in F1; Associated organisations ; Officiating race stewards; Key product suppliers. Turn 11 is a fourth-gear left hander that leads immediately into the flat-out right hander of 12, then the third gear right-hander of turn 13 which requires a good exit to gain speed down the following straight. Located in the heart of the Sakhir desert, Bahrain International Circuit is a unique and contemporary sports and entertainment venue that is synonymous with the highest levels of global motorsport. Closed Now. Bahrain International Circuit operates the country’s Formula 1 race track. In 2004, Bahrain became the first country in the region to host Formula 1. 4.4. Closes in 40 minutes. [15] The back straight leads down into turns 11, 12 and 13, a medium-speed complex of corners. The Bahrain International Circuit consists of fifteen corners, none are named bar one. Not Now. The 2004 Grand Prix was the first held in the Middle East. The Bahrain International Outer Circuit is comparatively smaller than the circuit used for Bahrain GP. See more from Formula 1 on ESPN. [11], The surface of the track is made of graywacke aggregate, shipped to Bahrain from Bayston Hill quarry in Shropshire, England. [17] Michael Schumacher set a faster time of 1:30.252 at the 2004 edition of the race, but alterations to turn 4 of the track meant that it was counted as a different layout from 2005 onwards. Lewis Hamilton clearly isn’t one of…, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) continues this Friday (May 7) its widely popular Fitness on Track Batelco Ramadan Special, with runners…. Bahrain International Circuit is a racing venue in Bahrain with 133 lap times.This page represents the 5.4 kilometer (3.4 mile) configuration of this track. Lockdown has caused many of us to pursue some unusual motorsport-related hobbies. The main contractor for the project was Cebarco-WCT. Subscribed. Used in F1 in 2004–2009, and since 2012, "Outer Circuit". Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow. 24 Hour endurance races also hosted at BIC. The Bahrain Grand Prix is usually the third race on the Formula One calendar, apart from the 2006 season, when Bahrain swapped places with the traditional opener, the Australian Grand Prix, which was pushed back to avoid a clash with the Commonwealth Games. In 2006, Australian V8 Supercar started racing at the BIC. In the end, the circuit was not quite fully complete, but was good enough for the grand prix to go ahead. Featuring five different track layouts, the circuit first saw life in 2004 when the first ever Formula 1 Grand Prix took place in the country, making it the first-ever track in the Middle East to host the Formula 1 World Championship. For the 2010 season Bahrain was again the season opener and Formula One cars drove the full 6.299 km (3.914 mi) "Endurance Circuit" to celebrate F1's 'diamond jubilee'.