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Last seasons info Sakhir Bahrain
The 2005 Bahrain Grand Prix was only the
second Formula One grand prix held in the
Middle East, bringing the challenges of
high temperatures and dusty conditions.
The race was held the day after Pope John
Paul II died, with several teams and drivers
offering their respects.
The celebrations on the podium were muted
due to the death of Pope John Paul II.
As the field set off on the final parade
lap Christian Klien was left behind with
an electrical problem and never took the
race start.
This was Renault's 100th grand prix win.
For most drivers, the engines used in this
race would also be used in San Marino, as
required by the new 2005 regulations.
Winner + pole + fastest lap Sakhir
Bahrain
2005 Winner: F. Alonso, Renault
Pole Position: Fernando Alonso 3:01:902
(2 laps), Renault
Fastest Lap: Pedro de la Rosa 1:31.447
Historic info Sakhir Bahrain
The 2004 Bahrain Grand Prix was first held
on April 4, 2004 at the Bahrain International
Circuit.
The construction of the Bahrain circuit
was a national objective for Bahrain, initiated
by His Highness the Crown Prince, Shaikh
Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The Crown Prince
is a motor sport enthusiast and the Honorary
President of the Bahrain Motor Federation.
Race organisers were worried that the circuit
wouldn't be complete in time, and asked
for the inaugural Bahrain Grand Prix to
take place in 2005 instead. However, Formula
One supremo Bernie Ecclestone refused this
request. In the end, the circuit was not
quite fully complete, but was good enough
for the grand prix to go ahead.
The circuit posed a unique problem. Positioned
in the middle of a desert, there were worries
that sand would blow onto the circuit and
disrupt the race. This problem was solved
by spraying an adhesive on the sand around
the track.
Listings of past winners / team
2005 Winner: F. Alonso Team: Renault
2004 Winner: M. Schumacher Team: Ferrari
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