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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