Bahrain Grand Prix archive

2010 Bahrain Grand Prix – the complete F1 Fanatic review 16th March 2010, 16:10

Find all the F1 Fanatic Bahrain Grand Prix coverage in one place below – from the first sight of the 2010 season’s new cars through to detailed analysis of how every driver fared in Sunday’s race. Share this article with your friends: Tweet

Which track should Bahrain use in 2011?

If the point of the new course at Bahrain was to give us a greater appreciation of the old track it worked. I didn’t hear many people have a positive word to say about the new layout. But the organisers claimed the new loop was designed to improve overtaking opportunities – at which it failed [...]

Rosberg surprises against Schumacher (Bahrain Grand Prix team mate battles) 15th March 2010, 23:23

Michael Schumacher was overshadowed by team mate Nico Rosberg on his return to F1. Elsewhere Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton drew first blood as they began a new season alongside highly competitive team mates. Yesterday we got our first glimpse of how many of the intriguing team mate battles will play out in 2010. Take [...]

Bahrain Grand Prix stats and facts

Fernando Alonso emulated Kimi Räikkönen and Nigel Mansell by winning on his debut for Ferrari. The win means he is now among the top ten drivers who have won the most F1 races. And it was a return to form for the red cars who recorded their first one-two finish since 2008. Here’s the stats [...]

Bahrain Grand Prix in pictures 14th March 2010, 19:39

The start of a new F1 season usually takes place against the scenic background of Albert Park in Melbourne. This year Australia was swapped for the sand dunes of Bahrain, which were brightened up by F1′s colourful 2010 grid. Here’s a collection of pictures from the race. Share this article with your friends: Tweet

Rosberg stymies Hamilton while Vettel saves fourth (Bahrain GP analysis)

The ban on refuelling gave the race a very different structure to what we saw in 2009, with almost every car one-stopping. For several drivers that meant a frustrating day stuck behind rivals, unable to get close enough to try a pass. Share this article with your friends: Tweet

Bahrain Grand Prix fastest laps

Rank Driver Car Fastest lap Deficit to fastest lap 1 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1’58.287 2 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1’59.393 1.106 3 Mark Webber Red Bull-Renault 1’59.487 1.200 4 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1’59.560 1.273 5 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1’59.732 1.445 6 Rubens Barrichello Williams-Cosworth 1’59.833 1.546 7 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1’59.906 1.619 8 Jaime [...]

Alonso heads one-two on Ferrari debut

Fernando Alonso won the Bahrain Grand Prix on his first appearance for Ferrari. He took the lead from pole sitter Sebastian Vettel, who was struck by an exhaust failure while leading. Felipe Massa followed his team mate home in second place giving Ferrari a one-two finish in the first race of the season. Share this [...]

Rate the race: Bahrain

The 2010 F1 season is up and running. What did you think of the first round? Rate the race out of ten and have your say below: F1 Fanatic Rate the Race results 2009 F1 Fanatic Rate the Race results 2008 Share this article with your friends: Tweet

Bahrain Grand Prix result

Pos Num Driver Car Laps Gap Difference Grid 1 8 Fernando Alonso Ferrari 49 3 2 7 Felipe Massa Ferrari 49 16.099 16.099 2 3 2 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 49 23.182 7.083 4 4 5 Sebastian Vettel Red Bull-Renault 49 38.799 15.617 1 5 4 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 49 40.213 1.414 5 6 3 Michael [...]