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BAHRAIN FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX

Introduction

The Kingdom of Bahrain is an island group located off the central southern shores of the Arabian Gulf between Saudi Arabia's east coast and the Qatar peninsula. The largest of these is Bahrain island where the capital city, Manama, is situated. Bahrain island is 48 km long from north to south and up to 16 km wide.

Airport

Bahrain International Airport is located on Bahrain island in Muharraq. You can also travel from the mainland about 55km from the island, although a visa may need to obtained to travel between the two. The airport has the usual availability of car hire and taxi services.

Accommodation

The city of El Manama is about 30km from the circuit but the size of the island means there are accommodation options all over. The warm climate has encouraged the majority of hotels to provide an outdoor swimming pool.

Getting to the Circuit

Whilst Bahrain's transport infrastructure isn't perfect, the island is small and the circuit is well located so you should not have any problems getting there:

• Train - there is no rail network on the island so bad news for train fans.
• Shuttle Bus - a free shuttle bus runs between every major hotel in Bahrain and the circuit. This is the recommended form of travel as it is very convenient - check directly with your hotel for more information.
• Taxi - taxis can take you to and from the circuit. It is best to book these at your hotel reception to ensure a reputable service. Make sure your driver uses the meter and if they refuse get out and find another taxi.
• Car - circuit parking is available but please ensure you book your parking pass in advance.

Interactive Map

The interactive map below shows the location of Bahrain International Circuit. Use the controls to view the circuit as a traditional map or as satellite images, move around, and zoom in and out.