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The construction and plan of the Bahrain International Circuit is unique in that it comprises no fewer than six individual tracks, four of which can be used simultaneously. The track was constructed on a 169 hectare site in the South West of the main island in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Grand Prix Circuit: The inner and outer tracks of the six are configured to form the Formula One circuit and allow unparalleled viewing from the Grandstands and the VIP tower. The circuits length is 5.411Km, with a maximum uphill slope of 3.6% and maximum downhill slope of 5.6%. The design and planning team from the German Architects Tilke GmbH have gone to great lengths to ensure that the objective of creating a track with character and undulation has been fulfilled. The track includes 15 corners and the forecast lap time for a current Grand Prix car is 1min 30.252secs at an average speed of 213 km/h. Inner Track: The objective in design of the Inner Track is that it will provide the ideal venue for testing, club racing events as well as for the Racing School and driver training activities. Outer Track: The track has been designed to accommodate any number of racing disciplines, corporate and incentive events and the testing by manufacturers and teams of chassis, engines, tyres and other components. Full Circuit: An additional 1km of track length has been achieved with a testing, twisting link between the Grand Prix and Inner Circuits. This has allowed the Circuit to host larger grid numbers for selected events such as the inaugural 24-hour race in the region, taking place in December 2006 with over 80 entries already received. Drag Strip: Drag Racing has a huge following in the region and the Circuits quarter-mile strip is now fully homologated to FIA international standards, constructed in concrete. Test Oval: Endurance testing and evaluation is crucial to both the racing and motor industries. The 2000m long Test Oval with its two parabolic corners provides a facility for warm and hot weather testing of all types of vehicles and components under controlled conditions. Manufacturers in particular will have access to a unique location with a comprehensive selection of normal road conditions along with on-site maintenance and office facilities. Kart Track: Bahrain International Circuit will include a Kart Track with a dedicated Race Control centre, workshops as well as dining and viewing facilities. The track will be an essential component for corporate days and a centre for the use of the regions many motorsport enthusiasts. Paddock Track: The Paddock Tracks length is 3.705km and its width varies between 14-22m. The track has a total of 9 turns. Specifications Six different individual tracks: 2.55 km Inner track with a width varying between 14m - 15m (8 turns) 3.664 km Outer track with a width varying between 14m 17m (10 turns) 5.411 km Grand Prix track with a width varying between 14m 22m width 6.4 km Full Circuit with a width varying between 14m 22m 1.2 km Drag strip with a width of 18.5m 2.0 km test oval 3.7 km Paddock Circuit (9 turns) 14 22m width Specifications of the Grand Prix track: Investment $150 million US Maximum uphill slope: 3.60% Maximum downhill slope: 5.60% Height between the lowest and highest points on the circuit - 0 to 18m 15 turns (9 right and 6 left) Forecast lap time for a 2.4-litre Formula One car: 1min 31secs Length of start/finish straight 1090 m Four straights - Pit straight; 1090 m - Straight 2; 555m - Straight 3; 680m - Straight 4; 750m Workforce: 3,000+ at peak time Total man hours worked: 8,265,000hrs Total Sub base for track: 272,648m2 Total Asphalt base course: 60,000MT Total Asphalt binding course: 30,000MT Total Asphalt wearing course: 30,000MT Total run-off area: 140,000m2 Total grass carpet: 5,000m2 Total Quantity of Concrete used: 70,000m3 Total Steel: 8,500 MT Total rock excavation: 968,459m3 Total filling: 500,000m3 Total length of tyre barriers: 4,100m Total number of tyres: 82,000 Total guard rail: 12,000m Total FIA safety fencing: 5,000m The Bahrain racing circuit includes: An 8-storey VIP tower (Sakhir Tower) with Roof terrace, VIP suites, Restaurant and Administration Offices A total seating capacity for 45,000 spectators Main grandstand for 10,500 spectators and first class hospitality suites 47 VIP Hospitality Suites in the Main and Oasis Grandstands State of the Art Pit and Paddock complex for 11 Grand Prix teams, their cars, equipment and support staff. Oasis Complex that includes 3,000 seat grandstand and a second pit building for support race and vehicle testing technical support Race Control centre with the latest technology including a nerve centre with 41 remote controlled security cameras with zoom capability to enable Race Officials to monitor every aspect of the race track from a central point A complete technical resource centre dedicated to Formula One scrutineering and regulation control Dedicated buildings for 18 international racing teams Administration and hospitality buildings Medical Centre constructed and equipped to stringent FIA Medical Commisison and International racing standards Television Broadcast Centre for International and Regional broadcasters Media Centre for 500 journalists with 260 television sets Photographers Centre for 120 International and Regional photographers Under track pedestrian and vehicle tunnels Vending area for merchandising New dual carriageway road access from Manama to circuit Parking facilities for 13,000 cars Personnel 600 Race track Marshals 750 TV technicians & commentators 700 Cleaners, electricians and technicians 97 Medical staff, 25 of which are doctors 60 BIC administration 700 Catering and Merchandising staff 800 Security Staff 1000 Policemen Other facilities A Technical Resource Centre dedicated to a Formula One Grand Prix or any other international race event, located on the start/finish straight. Main Grandstand with first class hospitality suites Dedicated support buildings for international racing teams Administration and hospitality buildings Multi-purpose second pit building with lounges and a grandstand for 6,000 spectators A Medical Centre constructed and equipped to the defined International Standards A Broadcast Centre for International and National media A Media Centre with seating for 500 journalists Under-track pedestrian and vehicle tunnels VIP viewing tower Vending area for merchandising Helicopter landing facilitates Excellent transport infrastructure with road access and parking facilities |
