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Bahrain International Circuit
Sakhir, Bahrain · First GP: 2004
High Surface Abrasion
Circuit Characteristics
(5)Setup
Power Circuit
Long straights favor cars with strong power unit performance and low drag setups.
straightsOver600m >= 2 OR longestStraightM >= 10002026
Heavy Regen Potential
Multiple heavy braking zones (>4G) maximize energy recovery under 2026 MGU-K rules.
brakingZones4G >= 32026
Active Aero Advantage
Multiple long straights allow significant gains from 2026 active aerodynamics system.
straightsOver600m >= 2Strategy
High Tyre Degradation
Circuit characteristics cause significant tyre wear, favoring drivers/teams with good tyre management.
tyreDegradation = highStrategy
Overtaking Friendly
Long straights into heavy braking zones create natural overtaking opportunities.
straightsOver600m >= 1 AND brakingZones4G >= 2Recent Podiums
| Season | Round | Race | Winner | P2 | P3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Oscar Piastri (McLaren) | George Russell (Mercedes) | Lando Norris (McLaren) |
| 2024 | 1 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) | Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) |
| 2023 | 1 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) | Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) | Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) |
Track Statistics
- Length
- 5.357 km
- Total Corners
- 15
- Elevation Change
- 16.7 m
- Longest Straight
- 995 m
Corner Classification
Based on median apex speeds across all drivers
3
Slow
<100 km/h
11
Medium
100-200
1
Fast
200-275
0
Flat
>275 km/h
Braking Zones
From qualifying (max attack, circuit potential)
Quali vs Race
Delta indicates management sensitivity
| Metric | Quali | Race |
|---|---|---|
| Full Throttle | 59.7% | 48.1% |
| Max Lateral G | 4.7G | 4.1G |
Management Factor19.4%
Throttle reduction from quali to race
Track Map
