Bahrain International Circuit 3D Seat View

Bahrain International Circuit seating map with real 3D grandstand views

Length

5.412 km

Turns

15

Race laps

57

Capacity

~70,000

Opened

2004

Lap record

1:31.447 — Pedro de la Rosa (2005)

Bahrain International Circuit at Sakhir opened in 2004 as the first Grand Prix venue in the Middle East, and has been F1's traditional season-opener and pre-season test base. The lap is a stop-and-go desert layout: three long straights, three heavy braking zones and a very abrasive surface that punishes tyres.

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was cancelled in March and later relocated to Sepang, Malaysia (2–4 October). No race is being held at Sakhir in 2026.

The main grandstand is the largest and covers the start, the pit lane and the podium; the Turn 1 stands see the biggest braking zone of the lap and most of the overtaking; the Batelco stands look over the fast Turn 9–10 section. Races run into the evening under floodlights, so the seat's relation to the setting sun matters for the first hour.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at Bahrain International Circuit?

Click any sector on the interactive Bahrain International Circuit map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that grandstand opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°.

Is there a Formula 1 race at Bahrain International Circuit in 2026?

The 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix was cancelled in March and later relocated to Sepang, Malaysia (2–4 October). No race is being held at Sakhir in 2026.

How long is the Bahrain International Circuit lap?

5.412 km with 15 turns, raced over 57 laps.

What is the capacity of Bahrain International Circuit?

Approximately 70,000 spectators.

What are the best grandstands at Bahrain International Circuit?

Turn 1 for the heaviest braking and the overtaking, the main grandstand for the start and the podium.

What is the lap record at Bahrain International Circuit?

The outright Formula 1 race lap record is 1:31.447 — Pedro de la Rosa (2005).