Bahrain International Circuit course, home of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Source: Michael Reeve  The 2006 Formula One season has started with the 57 lap Grand Prix of Bahrain on the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. It is the first time since Melbourne winning the Australian GP from Adelaide in 1996 that the opening race of the season has not been held in Australia. The date was changed to avoid conflicts with the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Fernando Alonso (of the Renault team) qualifying at the 2005 US Grand Prix. Photo by Dan Smith. It is the third grand prix that has been raced at Bahrain, since it was completed in 2004. Last year's race was won by Fernando Alonso of the Renault F1 Team, who went on to win the championship.
Bahrain International Circuit course, home of the Bahrain Grand Prix. Source: Michael Reeve Fernando Alonso (of the Renault team) qualifying at the 2005 US Grand Prix. The 2006 Formula One season has started with the 57 lap Grand Prix of Bahrain on the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. It is the first time since Melbourne winning the Australian GP from Adelaide in 1996 that the opening race of the season has not been held in Australia. The date was changed to avoid conflicts with the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Photo by Dan Smith. It is the third grand prix that has been raced at Bahrain, since it was completed in 2004. Last year's race was won by Fernando Alonso of the Renault F1 Team, who went on to win the championship.
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Fernando Alonso (of the Renault team) qualifying at the 2005 US Grand Prix.
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Fernando Alonso (of the Renault team) qualifying at the 2005 US Grand Prix.