Inside the Bahrain Grand Prix: Winners, Highlights, & Fun Facts 

Starting as the first Formula 1 race in the Middle East, the Bahrain Grand Prix has grown to be a hotspot and a must-watch event on the F1 calendar, driving fans from all around the world to witness the thrill, excitement, and unforgettable moments.  

The Bahrain Grand Prix has secured its spot in motorsport history, offering a high-octane event blended with a Middle Eastern flair.  

Buckle up! Let’s ride back two decades into Bahrain Grand Prix’s history and explore the winners, highlights, fun facts, & more! 

List of Bahrain Grand Prix Previous Winners: 

• 2004 Michael Schumacher with Ferrari  

• 2005 & 2006 Fernando Alonso with Renault  

• 2007 & 2008 Felipe Massa with Ferrari  

• 2009 Jenson Button with Brawn-Mercedes  

• 2010 Fernando Alonso with Ferrari  

• 2012 & 2013 Sebastian Vettel with Red Bull-Renault  

• 2014 & 2015 Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes  

• 2016 Nico Rosberg with Mercedes  

• 2017 & 2018 Sebastian Vettel with Ferrari 

• 2019, 2020, & 2021 Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes 

• 2022 Charles Leclerc with Ferrari  

• 2023 & 2024 Max Verstappen with Red Bull-Honda RBPT 

Bahrain Grand Prix Highlights Over the Years 

2004 

The 2004 Inaugural Race is the first-ever Bahrain Grand Prix, which was a part of Formula 1 expansion in the Middle East. The race was held in the Bahrain International Circuit, and it was a milestone for the country.  

Michael Schumacher won the Inauragul race, dominating the race and season.  

2010 

In 2010, the Bahrain Grand Prix was notable for being the first race of the season after the circuit’s layout was extended.  

Fernando Alonso was the star of the race, as he won ahead of teammate Felipe Massa, and it was Alonso’s first victory for Ferrari.  

The 2010 race was also famous because of the return of Michael Schumacher to F1 after a 3-year break.  

2014 

As Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg engaged in a spectacular wheel-to-wheel battle throughout the race, the 2014 Grand Prix was marked as the best modern F1 race in history—the thrill was real!  

Hamilton managed to defend his position fiercely against Rosberg, winning by just over a second in this defining moment.  

2020 

The 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix was a dramatic one. In the opening lap, Romain Grosjean had a horrific crash; his car split in two and burst into flames.  

Thankfully, Grosjean escaped with just minor injuries. Although Lewis Hamilton won the race, Romain Grosjean was the spotlight of the race that year. 

 

2021 

The 2021 Bahrain GP was the first showdown in what became an epic season-long title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.  

In a tense race, Verstappen passed Hamilton near the end, but due to exceeding track limits, he had to give the position back. Hamilton won by just 0.7 seconds, setting the tone for one of Formula 1’s most dramatic seasons. 

Fun Facts about the Bahrain Grand Prix!

1. The first Bahrain Grand Prix was held on 4/4/4—is it a good luck number?  

2. In 2004, Michael Schumacher won the race in a time of 1:28:34.875, making the Grand Prix race the shortest one on record!  

3. In 2010, Bahrain for the second time hosted the first race of the NEW SEASON. 

4. Bahrain held the Formula 1 Grand Prix at night for the first time in 2014. 

5. The Bahrain Grand Prix is described as the most exciting and thrilling modern F1 race in history! 

6. Bahrain celebrated its 15th anniversary in F1 in 2019, and the event was also F1’s 999th race. 

7. In 2019, David Beckham waved the chequered flag at the end of the Grand Prix race. 

8. The 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix held a record-breaking race with a crowd of 36,000 fans—the highest-ever single-day attendance at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. 

9. The highest-ever international crowd in the Kingdom of Bahrain was in 2023, when 10,00 fans came to see the GP race from overseas.  

Where will Formula 1 be in 2025? 

Now that we are all excited to witness the Bahrain Grand Prix 2025, secure your ticket to experience the adrenaline rush race and be part of Formula 1 history! 

The event will take place at Bahrain International Circuit, Umm Jidar-Sakur, on April 11, 12, & 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM.   

Be an early bird and book your spot now to benefit from our 15% discount!