The Bahrain Grand Prix is one of the most anticipated races on the Formula 1 calendar, held at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. Since its debut in 2004, it usually serves as the season debut for Formula 1 races in unique desert conditions. The circuit, designed by Hermann Tilke, features a mix of high-speed straights and technical corners, challenging both drivers and engineers. The Bahrain Grand Prix adopted the night race format under the floodlights during their ten-year anniversary in 2014. Since then, it became the second Formula 1 night race after the Singapore Grand Prix. Despite its several controversies, the Bahrain Grand Prix holds historical significance as the first Formula 1 race to be held in the Middle East.
Bahrain Grand Prix's winners year-by-year
| Year | Driver | Constructor |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Michael Schumacher | Ferrari |
| 2005 | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2006 | Fernando Alonso | Renault |
| 2007 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari |
| 2008 | Felipe Massa | Ferrari |
| 2009 | Jenson Button | Brawn-Mercedes |
| 2010 | Fernando Alonso | Ferrari |
| 2011 | Cancelled due to 2011 Bahraini uprising | |
| 2012 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault |
| 2013 | Sebastian Vettel | Red Bull-Renault |
| 2014 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2015 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Nico Rosberg | Mercedes |
| 2017 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2018 | Sebastian Vettel | Ferrari |
| 2019 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2022 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-Honda RBPT |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull-Honda RBPT |
Bahrain Grand Prix's constructor winners year-by-year
| Year | Constructor |
|---|---|
| 2004 | Ferrari |
| 2005 | Renault |
| 2006 | Renault |
| 2007 | Ferrari |
| 2008 | Ferrari |
| 2009 | Brawn-Mercedes |
| 2010 | Ferrari |
| 2012 | Red Bull-Renault |
| 2013 | Red Bull-Renault |
| 2014 | Mercedes |
| 2015 | Mercedes |
| 2016 | Mercedes |
| 2017 | Ferrari |
| 2018 | Ferrari |
| 2019 | Mercedes |
| 2020 | Mercedes |
| 2021 | Mercedes |
| 2022 | Ferrari |
| 2023 | Red Bull-Honda RBPT |
| 2024 | Red Bull-Honda RBPT |
Bahrain Grand Prix's multiple time winners
According to Racing Reference, Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most wins at the Bahrain Grand Prix, with five victories in the years: 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
| Wins | Driver | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | 2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| 4 | Sebastian Vettel | 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 |
| 3 | Fernando Alonso | 2005, 2006, 2010 |
| 2 | Felipe Massa | 2007, 2008 |
| Max Verstappen | 2023, 2024 |
Bahrain Grand Prix's multiple time constructor winners
| Wins | Constructor | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Ferrari | 2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2018, 2022 |
| 6 | Mercedes | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| 4 | Red Bull | 2012, 2013, 2023, 2024 |
| 2 | Renault | 2005, 2006 |
FAQ's on Bahrain Grand Prix Winners
A. The Bahrain Grand Prix made its debut in 2004 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.
A. No, the Bahrain Grand Prix was originally held during the day until 2014, when it adopted the night race format.
A. Lewis Hamilton holds the record for the most wins with five victories at the Bahrain Grand Prix, as of March 2025.
A. Ferrari holds the record for the most wins with seven victories, as of March 2025.
A. The latest Bahrain Grand Prix in 2024 was won by Max Verstappen, continuing Red Bull's winning-streak in Formula 1.
