Bahrain International Circuit is the home of the Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix, located in Sakhir, Bahrain. The circuit opened in 2004 and hosted the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in the Middle East.

The Grand Prix circuit is 5.412 km long, features 15 corners and is famous for its floodlit night racing and desert setting.

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Key Information

• Grand Prix: Bahrain Grand Prix

• Circuit: Bahrain International Circuit

• Location: Sakhir, Bahrain

• Circuit length: 5.412 km

• Corners: 15

• Race laps: 57

• First Grand Prix: 2004

• Race distance: 308.238 km

• Distance from Manama: Approx. 19 miles / 30 km

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The circuit is around 30 km from central Manama, with taxis, rideshare and official shuttle services available during Grand Prix weekends.