Bahrain Grand Prix
Route of the Bahrain Grand Prix
The first Bahrain Grand Prix, sponsored by Gulf Air took place on April 4, 2004.
The construction of the Bahrain circuit was a national objective for Bahrain, initiated by His Highness the Crown Prince, Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Crown Prince is a motor sport enthusiast and the Honorary President of the Bahrain Motor Federation.
The circuit was designed by German architect Hermann Tilke and cost approximately US$150 million to construct.
Winners of the Bahrain Grands Prix
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Report |
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| 2004 | Michael Schumacher (Germany) | Ferrari | Report |
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