Man of Honour
Well folks its almost time, one week to go to the first Grand Prix of 2023!! Finally we'll get to see the true performance of the 2023 challengers
Will Red Bull run away with the race again? Are Mercedes closer than 2022? Are Aston Martin really the 4th quickest team? We'll know soon!
Sakhir Circuit:
When was the track built?
Ground was broken for the Bahrain International Circuit in December 2002. Like the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the developers had a blank, sandy canvas to work with, and with that fashioned the technical, 5.4km track designed by Hermann Tilke.
When was its first Grand Prix?
It was 2004 when the drivers first lined up under an unusually cloudy sky for the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix. The race was dominated (like many in 2004) by the two Ferraris, with Michael Schumacher winning out from Rubens Barrichello, while the crowds were also treated to [a fantastic dog-fight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8mRAjFGr4Q) between the Jaguar of Mark Webber and the Renault of Fernando Alonso.
What’s the circuit like?
You can usually expect great racing and decent amounts of overtaking in Bahrain, while the drivers have to contend with wind, racing under floodlights and the difficulty of finding a decent set-up with the wide temperature fluctuations between sessions. The track’s most challenging point is the tight, downhill, off-camber Turn 10 left-hander, while the fast run through Turn 12 is another highlight, allowing the racers to really feel their cars coming alive.
Why go?
Given the nature of the track, race-goers in Bahrain have always got a decent chance of being treated to a ['duel in the desert'](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTH87phrwEs) or three. Away from the race track, Bahrain, as you might expect, is a great place to catch some rays, with the 33-island archipelago kingdom featuring some jaw-dropping resorts. And if you want to do some racing yourself, the Bahrain International Karting Circuit, located right next to the track, is one of the world’s top karting facilities.
TV Times
Sky F1:
Sky times not published yet - will update when available!
C4:
Saturday 4th March 2023 - Bahrain GP Qualifying Highlights - 19:30 - 21:00
Sunday 5th March 2023 - Bahrain GP Race Highlights - 19:30 - 21:00 (TBC)
Track Diagram and information:
Weather Forecast - Retrieved on Sat 25th March 2023:
2022 Race highlights:
2023 FIA Driver Entry List
Just a reminder, but consider it a warning - can we not have any further derogatory name calling of drivers, team bosses and the like. We don't expect you to like every driver/team, but at least keep comments respectful.
If you don't follow this warning, you will lose access to the race thread and the thread for the following race as well.
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Will Red Bull run away with the race again? Are Mercedes closer than 2022? Are Aston Martin really the 4th quickest team? We'll know soon!
Sakhir Circuit:
When was the track built?
Ground was broken for the Bahrain International Circuit in December 2002. Like the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the developers had a blank, sandy canvas to work with, and with that fashioned the technical, 5.4km track designed by Hermann Tilke.
When was its first Grand Prix?
It was 2004 when the drivers first lined up under an unusually cloudy sky for the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix. The race was dominated (like many in 2004) by the two Ferraris, with Michael Schumacher winning out from Rubens Barrichello, while the crowds were also treated to [a fantastic dog-fight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8mRAjFGr4Q) between the Jaguar of Mark Webber and the Renault of Fernando Alonso.
What’s the circuit like?
You can usually expect great racing and decent amounts of overtaking in Bahrain, while the drivers have to contend with wind, racing under floodlights and the difficulty of finding a decent set-up with the wide temperature fluctuations between sessions. The track’s most challenging point is the tight, downhill, off-camber Turn 10 left-hander, while the fast run through Turn 12 is another highlight, allowing the racers to really feel their cars coming alive.
Why go?
Given the nature of the track, race-goers in Bahrain have always got a decent chance of being treated to a ['duel in the desert'](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTH87phrwEs) or three. Away from the race track, Bahrain, as you might expect, is a great place to catch some rays, with the 33-island archipelago kingdom featuring some jaw-dropping resorts. And if you want to do some racing yourself, the Bahrain International Karting Circuit, located right next to the track, is one of the world’s top karting facilities.
TV Times
Sky F1:
Sky times not published yet - will update when available!
C4:
Saturday 4th March 2023 - Bahrain GP Qualifying Highlights - 19:30 - 21:00
Sunday 5th March 2023 - Bahrain GP Race Highlights - 19:30 - 21:00 (TBC)
Track Diagram and information:
Weather Forecast - Retrieved on Sat 25th March 2023:
2022 Race highlights:
2023 FIA Driver Entry List
Just a reminder, but consider it a warning - can we not have any further derogatory name calling of drivers, team bosses and the like. We don't expect you to like every driver/team, but at least keep comments respectful.
If you don't follow this warning, you will lose access to the race thread and the thread for the following race as well.
This includes but is not limited to such terms including Lulu, Crashstappen, Karen Horner, Whingey Spice etc.
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