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The Bahrain Grand Prix, officially known as the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix for sponsorship reasons, is a Formula One motor racing event in Bahrain. The first race took place at the Bahrain International Circuit on 4 April 2004. It made history as the first Formula One Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East, and was given the award for the "Best Organised Grand Prix" by the FIA. The race has in the past been the second, third, or fourth race of the Formula One calendar. However, in the 2006 season, Bahrain swapped places with the traditional opener, the Australian Grand Prix, which was pushed back to avoid a clash with the Commonwealth Games. In 2010, Bahrain staged the opening race of the 2010 season and the cars drove the full 6.299 km (3.914 mi) "Endurance Circuit" to celebrate F1's 'diamond jubilee'. In 2021, the Bahrain Grand Prix was the season opener again because the 2021 Australian Grand Prix was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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F1 Q&A: Your questions answered after Bahrain GP BBC Sport's chief F1 writer Andrew Benson answers your questions following the 2024 season opener in Bahrain at the weekend. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024
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Horner & wife Geri in display of unity at Grand Prix Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour and attended the Bahrain Grand Prix with his wife Geri. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2024
Bahrain Grand Prix - radio & text Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from the Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024
Focus is on performance, not Horner - Verstappen Max Verstappen gives qualified support to Christian Horner as Red Bull team boss after setting pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024

How to follow the Bahrain Grand Prix on the BBC The season begins with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir. You can listen to BBC radio commentary and follow live text updates. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024
Verstappen takes pole in Bahrain for season opener Red Bull's Max Verstappen puts in a crushing performance to set pole position for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024
Ferrari 'must be consistent front runner' this season Ferrari say their new SF-24 Formula 1 car "must be a consistent front runner" when the new season starts at the Bahrain Grand Prix on 2 March. BBC Sport - Published on February 13, 2024
Stroll makes 'phenomenal' recovery from fractures $stroll makes 'phenomenal' recovery from fractures$ Lance Stroll raced in the Bahrain Grand Prix just 12 days after receiving medical treatment for fractures in his hands, wrist and foot. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2023

Red Bull dominate but Alonso the star in Bahrain The remarkable rise to the front of Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin team was the story of the Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2023
Alonso beats Red Bulls in second Bahrain practice Fernando Alonso pips pre-season favourites Red Bull to set the pace in Friday practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023
Perez quickest from Alonso in Bahrain practice Sergio Perez underlines the belief that Red Bull are favourites for the 2023 championship in first practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2023	Stroll to return for Aston Martin at Bahrain GP Lance Stroll will return to race for Aston Martin at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend after missing pre-season testing through injury. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2023
Drugovich to race in Bahrain if Stroll ruled out Lance Stroll will be replaced by Aston Martin reserve driver Felipe Drugovich if the Canadian is not fit enough to race in the Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on February 26, 2023	Aston Martin will not rule out shock Vettel return Aston Martin refuse to rule out the possibility of Sebastian Vettel making a shock F1 comeback at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023
Grosjean's burnt-out F1 car to go on show The burnt-out shell of a Formula 1 car that saved Romain Grosjean's life in his fiery crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix is to go on show. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2023	Bahrain Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins as both Red Bulls retire Charles Leclerc wins a close battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen before taking a classy victory in a dramatic season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2022
Bahrain Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc takes pole position Ferrari's Charles Leclerc beats Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position in a thrilling qualifying session at the start of Formula 1's new era. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2022	Bahrain Grand Prix: Max Verstappen fastest in second practice Red Bull's Max Verstappen edges Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in second practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2022
Bahrain Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton struggles in first practice Alpha Tauri's Pierre Gasly sets the pace in first practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as the true competitive picture remains unclear. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2022	Bahrain Grand Prix: Lando Norris ready to take on Lewis Hamilton & Max Verstappen McLaren driver Lando Norris believes he is ready to go toe-to-toe with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen at the top of Formula 1. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2022
Formula 1: Lando Norris on car changes, gaming and career ambitions McLaren driver Lando Norris talks to BBC Sport before the 2022 Formula 1 season, which starts at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2022	Bahrain Grand Prix: Red Bull start season favourites, says Ferrari's Charles Leclerc Red Bull head into the new Formula 1 season as favourites to win the first race in Bahrain this weekend, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc says. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2022
Bahrain Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel ruled out after positive Covid-19 test Sebastian Vettel is ruled out of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday after testing positive for Covid-19. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2022	Formula 1: 'We really click' - Max Verstappen and Red Bull ready for another season 2021 Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen talks to BBC Sport before the 2022 season, which starts with the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2022
Formula 1 2022: 'Extreme anxiousness and high excitement' before Bahrain GP The Formula 1 cars that start the new season in Bahrain represent the biggest year-on-year change for 40 years - and possibly ever. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2022	Bahrain Grand Prix: Formula 1 accused of ignoring abuse and suffering A campaign group accuses Formula 1 of ignore human rights abuses in Bahrain on the eve of the news season starting in the country. BBC Sport - Published on March 14, 2022
Romain Grosjean to make demo run in Mercedes following F1 career-ending crash at Bahrain last year Romain Grosjean will drive a Mercedes on a one-off return to Formula 1 following his fiery accident in a Haas at last year's Bahrain Grand Prix. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2021