Bahrain Grand Prix - Track guide - Formula1
Bahrain Grandprix F1 Tamizhan Circuit length : 5.412 km Laps : 57 Total race length : 308.238 Direction : clockwise Main challenge of the track is it's mixed nature of high speed straights and low speed corners. With exit from low speed corners into straights causes rear tire management a bit difficult can cause to spin. Cars are designated to understeer to compensate this on track. Next challenge is slippery portion of track , dust from desert punishes drivers who are abusing track limits. Car setup is predominantly medium downforce to help with three long straights. Sector 1 (turn 1 to 4) Lap begins with longest start- finish straight with crucial first corner. Turn 1 comes as the hairpin and most important for the lap to set pace and lead. Entry should be taken care well and also not too much kerb as there is an immediate right hander, turn 3 followed by second straight of the lap. so though first part of the lap decides who leads through th...