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***Bahrain Grand Prix 2006*** - 10-12 Mar

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Track length
5.412 km
Number of laps
57 (308.238 Km)
Number of corners
11 (left:4) (right:7)
Top speed
315 Km/h
Start line offset
246 m
Downforce setup
medium
Best lap
M. Schumacher - 1'30''252 (2004, Ferrari)
Record Pole
M. Schumacher - 1'30''139 (2004, Ferrari)
2005 Pole
F. Alonso - 1'32''054 (Renault)
2005 Podium
1. F. Alonso
2. J. Trulli
3. K. Raikkonen

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Web: http://www.bahraingp.com
The 2004 Grand Prix of Bahrain marked the first ever round of the FIA Formula One World Championship to be held in the Middle East and the official culmination of a multi-million dollar project started back in September 2002 when the Kingdom of Bahrain signed a long-term deal to host the event.

Located at Sakhir, 30 km south-west of the island's capital, Manama, the Herman Tilke designed circuit contains no less than five track layouts within one complex. Construction began in November 2002 and in the months prior to its March 2004 completion, work was going on around the clock. Over 12,000 tonnes of stone were used in the build, a third of it Welsh granite, chosen for the track surface due to its excellent adhesive qualities.

The 5.411 km Grand Prix circuit was designed with the spectator in mind, with 50,000 grandstand seats, all providing excellent views. Those spectators (a total of 100,000 over a race weekend) get to see the cars heading into the external desert area, before coming back into the oasis-styled infield. Up to 500 journalists can also witness the action from the venue's purpose-built media centre.

The track offers the driver a unique experience in the way the circuit's width varies at the end of the different straights. This allows for diverse racing lines, and the 12-corner design provides at least three genuine overtaking opportunities.
Most fans' arrival point will be the Bahrain International Airport, located in Muharraq on Bahrain Island, the largest of the Kingdom's 36 islands. The airport plays host to around 40 airlines and lies just a few kilometres north-east of the capital, Manama.

Given the island's relatively small size (48km long and no more than 16km wide), road is the most obvious way to access the Bahrain International Circuit, either using the Kingdom's efficient bus services or one of the numerous rental car firms. The circuit's official website suggests two alternative routes from the airport, both taking around 30 minutes:

Route 1 – From the Khalifa Al Kabeer Highway take the Sh. Hamad Causeway towards Manama South. After the bridge turn left towards the Al Fateh Highway and follow this to the traffic light junction signed Sitra. There, turn left on to the Majils Al Tawon Highway and once past Awali, take the Zallaq Highway towards Zallaq. Turn left at the junction signed Al Jazaer Beach and the circuit will come up on your left.

Route 2 - From the Khalifa Al Kabeer Highway take the Sh. Isa Causeway towards Manama Center. After the bridge, go straight on to the King Fasal Highway. Go through Seef District and on to Madinat Hamad where you should get on to the Sh. Shulman Highway. At the first roundabout go left towards Riffa, then at the next roundabout go right towards Awali. Once past Awali, take the Zallaq Highway towards Zallaq. Turn left at the junction signed Al Jazaer Beach and the circuit will come up on your left.

Bahrain Island is also linked by road to the Saudi Arabian mainland by the King Fahad Causeway.

Race
Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points

1 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 57 Winner 4 10
2 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 57 +1.2 secs 1 8
3 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes 57 +19.3 secs 22 6
4 12 Jenson Button Honda 57 +19.9 secs 3 5
5 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 57 +37.0 secs 5 4
6 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 57 +41.9 secs 7 3
7 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 57 +63.0 secs 12 2
8 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 57 +66.7 secs 8 1
9 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 57 +69.9 secs 2
10 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 57 +75.5 secs 13
11 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 57 +85.9 secs 15
12 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 56 +1 Lap 10
13 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 56 +1 Lap 16
14 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 56 +1 Lap 17
15 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 56 +1 Lap 6
16 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 56 +1 Lap 14
17 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 55 +2 Laps 19
18 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 53 +4 Laps 20
Ret 23 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 35 +22 Laps 21
Ret 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 29 +28 Laps 11
Ret 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 21 +36 Laps 9
Ret 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 0 +57 Laps 18
Fastest Lap: Nico Rosberg 1:32.406

Qual
Pos No Driver Team Laps Time/Retired Grid Points

1 5 Michael Schumacher Ferrari 1:33.310
2 6 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:33.579
3 12 Jenson Button Honda 1:32.603
4 1 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:32.433
5 4 Juan Pablo Montoya McLaren-Mercedes 1:33.233
6 11 Rubens Barrichello Honda 1:33.922
7 9 Mark Webber Williams-Cosworth 1:33.454
8 15 Christian Klien RBR-Ferrari 1:34.308
9 2 Giancarlo Fisichella Renault 1:32.934
10 16 Nick Heidfeld Sauber-BMW 1:33.374
11 17 Jacques Villeneuve Sauber-BMW 1:33.882
12 10 Nico Rosberg Williams-Cosworth 1:32.945
13 14 David Coulthard RBR-Ferrari 1:33.678
14 8 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:33.987
15 20 Vitantonio Liuzzi STR-Cosworth 1:34.439
16 21 Scott Speed STR-Cosworth 1:33.995
17 7 Ralf Schumacher Toyota 1:34.702
18 19 Christijan Albers MF1-Toyota 1:35.724
19 18 Tiago Monteiro MF1-Toyota 1:35.900
20 22 Takuma Sato Super Aguri-Honda 1:37.411
21 23 Yuji Ide Super Aguri-Honda 1:40.270
22 3 Kimi Räikkönen McLaren-Mercedes

Starting the ball rolling early are we .... gentlemen start your engines ...

what do you mean early? it is only a week away :P

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Originally Posted by Toronto

what do you mean early? it is only a week away :P

Aaah ... The agony of waiting .... the expectations ... the hope that this will be a competitive season like 2005.

hmm...
no bars are open @ 6am :p

i may have to go to a good sportsbar for the speed tv 12pm re-broadcast

Bahrain in the morning and A1GP @ Laguna Seca later in the day?? the 12th is going to kick ass!!!

Damn cant believe its only a week away...............Oh man this is going to be good. Ferrari better kick some balss!

Can't wait but if you happen to live in the UK then theres a little preview on ITV channel 3 at 12.40pm local time. Just want to see that new mp4-21 in action with its kick ass livery.

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Originally Posted by SFDMALEX

Damn cant believe its only a week away...............Oh man this is going to be good. Ferrari better kick some balss!

apparently they dont expect so... until the season is a bit more advanced... :(
but who knows ?

I am really curious to what Ferrari is gonna do. They didn't make as many Km's as I expected...

Honda: 18474 km
McLaren: 16415 km
BMW: 14009 km
Renault: 14001 km
Ferrari: 13953 km
Toyota: 12123 km
Williams: 11181 km
MF1: 6101 km
Red Bull: 5872 km
Toro Rosso: 5053 km
Super Aguri: 241 km

This season is definately going to be very close.

Renault are looking the fastest and most reliable.

McLaren are looking extremely quick yet are having a few technical problems.

Honda are improving all the time and have two good drivers that will definately be challenging.

Williams are suspected to have the most outright power with their new cossie and the car looks in good shape - drivers could let the side down though, the dark horse of the season. Their new 'box could give them a significant advantage but is proving unreliable... will they run it or not?

Ferrari have had a few problems but are looking a lot better than last season, should definately be up there in the mix this season.

All of the above have a very good chance of podiums in the first few races. The rest I can't see getting far up the field.

The biggest dissapointment is toyota... probably the best facilities and the biggest budget, yet no sign of a quick car what so ever.

This is going to be a cracker season. Too bad my boys (McLaren) won't be too competitive early in the season like last year. Well, at least Alonso won't have it easy and get all the points while McLaren aren't getting any.

It'll be great to see 4-5 even 7-8 way fights for the lead. For the first races, yeah... Renault will be king closely followed by Honda.

But come the european races and Mclaren and Ferrari who didn't have a great winter will catch up.

Too bad I can't watch qualifying here in Oz :x and will have to watch the race 30 mins late with some lousy commentary.

But beggar's can't be choosers and I guess I should be grateful I'm getting to watch at all.

man all this speculation is killing me....all these ppl are coming out of the woodwork and saying Ferrari this and that, engine problems, cooling problems, tyre, reliability, etc....(“They will not win the championship. They are clearly behind Renault. Unless they suddenly find 100 kilos to shed from their car, they are a long way behind.” - ralf :fist: )....

someone should be taking bets in here :wink:

Well from he two reviews i've read about the mclaren team they both said that McLaren clearly have the best chassis but the engine seems to letting them down but an interview with juan pablo on itv he was sayin that even though the engine is down on power the chassis is able to compenstae for it i hope mercedes give us an extra 15-20BHp that wold be a dream cometrue well that and a reliable one.