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The Bahrain Grand Prix

Time to roll
By Tifosa
March 11 2010
The sweltering heat in Sakhir, Bahrain is set to go up a few degrees soon as Formula One cars burn rubber and rev their engines to a screaming 18,000 RPM. For F1 fans, this is music we’ve been waiting for eagerly since November 2009. And the wait is almost over. Ferrari is ready; Alonso and Massa are ready, and we Tifosi, were born ready!

 

Sakhir will be hosting its 7th F1 race this year and for the second time, the season opener.  There is no doubt that this is one of the most anticipated F1 starts in years, and the excitement is almost palpable. Fans are in for a treat, there’s a sense of fervor amongst all enthusiasts.

Let’s talk a bit about the circuit: the Bahrain International Circuit has been active since 2004 and hosts a number of different events. This year sees changes in the circuit for the upcoming F1 race that has left some drivers happy and others, not so much.

The length of a lap around this new configuration will be 6.299 km, and the race will consist of 49 laps. The issue of sand blowing across the track has been tackled with the use of adhesives and also having large run-off areas.

This year, the biggest challenge for drivers will be tire conservation and management. The high temperatures, together with full fuel tanks can well prove to be a severe test of attrition for the tires.  Also added to this is the fact that the top 10 drivers will be starting on used tires, and we may be in for a real unpredictable race start.

For this race, Bridgestone will be supplying teams with their super soft and medium compound slick tires.  Drivers will also have access to 11 sets of tires (6 prime and 5 option) as compared to 14 (7 prime and 7 option) last year.

Numbers that count: Bahrain GP

Race Date: 14 March, 2010
Number of Laps: 49
Circuit Length: 6.299 km
Race Distance: 308.405 km
Lap Record: 1:30.252 - M Schumacher (2004)
Most wins-Driver: Fernando Alonso (2) and Felipe Massa (2)
Most wins-Team: Ferrari (3)

Be sure to join us at the Bahrain Grand Prix thread for minute to minute updates, news, pictures, fan chatter and the race as it happens! 

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