| Interesting Fact |
The Bahrain International Circuit cost a total of US$150 million to construct Parking and was first used for a Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2004. V8 Supercars made their inaugural appearance in Bahrain in 2006. The circuit is hard on tyres with a low grip surface and features a range of corners that generate severe loads on the tyres, as well as a big braking zone into turn one that encourages passing moves. This year the V8 Supercars will use the full 5.41-kilometre Grand Prix circuit for the first time having previously used a shorter 3.6-kilometre ‘Paddock’ circuit. |
