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Bahrain Outer Track Circuit – F1 Track Layout, Records & Winners
The Bahrain Outer Track is a short 3.543 km alternative layout of the Bahrain International Circuit, used only once for the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix as a back-to-back F1 event during the pandemic-shortened season. The layout skips most of the infield, producing extremely short lap times around 55 seconds and the closest lap-time spread between teams in modern F1 history.
Where in the world
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Layout & Facts
Track Geometry
| Lap distance | 3.543 km / 2.202 mi |
| Circuit type | Permanent circuit |
| DRS zones | 2 zones |
| Elevation change | 17 meters / 56 feet |
| Driving direction | Clockwise ↻ |
| Corners | 11 corners (3 low / 5 medium / 3 high speed) |
Driving Demands
Traction
Braking
Lateral
Downforce
Performance
| Wins by grid position | P5100%based on 1 race |
| Pole position side | Right side |
| Top speed | 330 km/h (205 mph) |
| Average race speed | 230 km/h (143 mph) |
| Pit lane time loss | 22.0 seconds |
| Lap record | 0:55.404 (230 km/h / 143 mph) (George Russell, 2020) Mercedes W11 · Mercedes |
Race Strategy
Overtaking
Track Evolution
Rain Risk
Safety Car
Heritage
| Opened | 2004 (22 years ago) |
| Local timezone | Asia/Bahrain (+03, UTC+03) |
| Designer | Hermann Tilke |
| Owner | Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company |
| Official website | www.bahraingp.com |
Surface & Tyres
Asphalt Grip
Asphalt Abrasion
Tyre Stress
Tyre Degradation
History
Key corners
01 Turn 1
The same heavy-braking right-hander as the full GP layout, taken from the main straight. Lap-one chaos was guaranteed given the layout's tight rhythm.
02 Turn 4 (modified)
A medium-speed right that cuts off most of the infield and rejoins the GP layout at the back section. The defining shortcut of the Outer Track.
03 Turn 11
The fast right-hand sweeper rejoining the main straight. The shortest sector of any F1 layout — minimum-speed precision defined the qualifying-lap differentials.
Winners & Podiums
F1 winners & podiums
| No. | Year | Podium | Team | Fastest Lap | Laps | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 1  Sergio Pérez 1:31:15.1142  Esteban Ocon +10.5183  Lance Stroll +11.869 |  Racing Point Renault Racing Point | 0:55.404 George Russell Mercedes | 87 | 2020 Race Report & Results |
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Drivers Ranking
All-time driver ranking
| NO | Driver | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sergio Pérez | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 25 | 24 |
| 2 |  Esteban Ocon | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 18 | 0 |
| 3 |  Lance Stroll | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 15 | 0 |
| 4 |  Carlos Sainz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 |
| 5 |  Daniel Ricciardo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 |
| 6 |  Alex Albon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 |  Daniil Kvyat | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 |
| 8 |  Valtteri Bottas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 8.0 | 4 | 4 |
| 9 |  George Russell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 9.0 | 3 | 59 |
| 10 |  Lando Norris | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Antonio Giovinazzi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 13.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Charles Leclerc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Jack Aitken | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |  Kevin Magnussen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |  Sebastian Vettel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Pietro Fittipaldi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 17.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Kimi Räikkönen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |  Max Verstappen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |  Pierre Gasly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Nicholas Latifi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 |
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Constructors Ranking
All-time constructor ranking
| NO | Team | GP | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Pod | Pole | FL | Avg Grid | Avg Pos | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Racing Point | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 40 |
| 2 |  Renault | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 3.5 | 28 |
| 3 |  McLaren | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.5 | 7.0 | 13 |
| 4 |  Red Bull | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 8 |
| 5 |  Mercedes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 8.5 | 7 |
| 6 |  AlphaTauri | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 | 9.0 | 6 |
| 7 |  Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.5 | 17.0 | 0 |
| 8 |  Ferrari | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.5 | 16.0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Haas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.5 | 16.0 | 0 |
| 10 |  Alfa Romeo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 13.5 | 0 |
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News
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Bahrain Outer Track Circuit — Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 Grands Prix have been held at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit has hosted 1 Formula 1 Grands Prix since the first edition in 2020.
Who has the most F1 wins at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit?
Sergio Pérez holds the record at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit with 1 victories.
Which constructor has won most often at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit?
Racing Point is the most successful constructor at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit with 1 wins.
What is the lap record at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit?
The lap record at Bahrain Outer Track Circuit is 00:55.404, set by George Russell in 2020.
Where is Bahrain Outer Track Circuit located?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit is located in Sakhir.
When was Bahrain Outer Track Circuit built?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit opened in 2004.
Who designed Bahrain Outer Track Circuit?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke.
In which direction is Bahrain Outer Track Circuit driven?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit is driven clockwise.
How many corners does Bahrain Outer Track Circuit have?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit has 11 corners.
How many DRS zones does Bahrain Outer Track Circuit have?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit has 2 DRS zones.
Is Bahrain Outer Track Circuit a street or permanent circuit?
Bahrain Outer Track Circuit is a permanent circuit.
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