Road course · Southern Governorate, Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain International Circuit is a road course in Southern Governorate, Bahrain. OpenStreetMap maps 5 layouts here, the longest 3.92 mi (6.30 km). Below: the map, every corner with a computed line, the elevation, and where to stay and eat.
- 6.31
- Kilometres
- 20
- Corners
- —
- Ft of elevation
01Track map
Bahrain track map
Full circuit
Name inferred by TRACK from the mapped loops, not an official layout name.
- Mapped length
- 3.92mi
- 6.30 km
- Direction
- Clockwise
- From OSM one-way tagging.
- Start/finish line
- Estimated
- Estimated by TRACK from the mapped geometry and not verified on site. TRACK asks you to confirm or move it before timing laps here, when you’re stopped.
- Corners
- 20
- Inferred from curvature, not official turn numbers
- Sectors
- 3
- Estimated, near each third of the lap
Source geometry: OpenStreetMap ↗. Something wrong? Fixing it in OpenStreetMap improves it for everyone.
02Overview
What Bahrain is like to drive.
The full circuit layout at Bahrain is 3.92 miles with 20 corners worth setting up for. A generic track-day car in our model brakes hard 17 times a lap and is at full throttle for about 49% of the distance; the longest straight runs roughly 1837 ft.
13 of the corners are slow (under 50 mph in the model), 1 are fast (over 75 mph). There are hairpins where exit speed matters more than entry. The corner notes below come from the mapped geometry, not from local knowledge; we’ll add a researched guide for Bahrain later.
03Lap at a glance
Where the speed is, and where the hills are.
- Length
- 3.92mi
- Elevation range
- —
- Steepest grade
- —
- Braking zones
- 17model
- Full throttle
- 49% model
- Longest straight
- 1837ft
The speed trace is a model, not a real lap: a generic track-day car (about 1.1 g of cornering grip, 1 g braking, 150 W/kg) driven on the computed line through an assumed 12 m wide track. Use it to see where the braking zones and flat-out sections are, not to predict your speeds. Elevation data for this track isn’t loaded yet.
04Corner by corner
The corners at Bahrain.
TRACK’s own corner numbering (C1, C2…), found from the curvature of the mapped centerline. It isn’t the official turn numbering. Each diagram shows the computed line: the minimum-curvature path through an assumed 12 m wide track. It’s a geometric starting point. Your instructor’s line comes first.
- C1
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 132°, tightening to a radius of roughly 12 m (39 ft). The model car brakes for about 215 m (705 ft), from 141 to 31 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 132° right
- Tightest radius
- 12 m
- Model speed
- 141 → 31 mph
- Braking (model)
- 215 m
- Grade
- —
- C2
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand chicane that turns about 63°, tightening to a radius of roughly 24 m (79 ft). The model car brakes for about 215 m (705 ft), from 141 to 31 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 63° left
- Tightest radius
- 24 m
- Model speed
- 141 → 31 mph
- Braking (model)
- 215 m
- Grade
- —
- C3
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumchicaneTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand chicane that turns about 30°, tightening to a radius of roughly 82 m (269 ft). The model car brakes for about 30 m (98 ft), from 64 to 51 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 30° right
- Tightest radius
- 82 m
- Model speed
- 64 → 51 mph
- Braking (model)
- 30 m
- Grade
- —
- C4
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 107°, tightening to a radius of roughly 17 m (56 ft). The model car brakes for about 165 m (541 ft), from 125 to 39 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 107° right
- Tightest radius
- 17 m
- Model speed
- 125 → 39 mph
- Braking (model)
- 165 m
- Grade
- —
- C5
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand chicane that turns about 107°, tightening to a radius of roughly 41 m (135 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 42 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 107° left
- Tightest radius
- 41 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 42 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- —
- C6
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumchicaneTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand chicane that turns about 130°, tightening to a radius of roughly 26 m (85 ft). The model car brakes for about 80 m (262 ft), from 91 to 50 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 55 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 130° left
- Tightest radius
- 26 m
- Model speed
- 91 → 50 mph
- Braking (model)
- 80 m
- Grade
- —
- C7
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumchicaneTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand chicane that turns about 138°, tightening to a radius of roughly 26 m (85 ft). The model car brakes for about 80 m (262 ft), from 91 to 50 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 138° left
- Tightest radius
- 26 m
- Model speed
- 91 → 50 mph
- Braking (model)
- 80 m
- Grade
- —
- C8
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 130°, tightening to a radius of roughly 16 m (52 ft). The model car brakes for about 40 m (131 ft), from 57 to 37 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 130° right
- Tightest radius
- 16 m
- Model speed
- 57 → 37 mph
- Braking (model)
- 40 m
- Grade
- —
- C9
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 93°, tightening to a radius of roughly 21 m (69 ft). The model car brakes for about 60 m (197 ft), from 77 to 45 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 55 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 93° right
- Tightest radius
- 21 m
- Model speed
- 77 → 45 mph
- Braking (model)
- 60 m
- Grade
- —
- C10
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 94°, tightening to a radius of roughly 27 m (89 ft). The model car brakes for about 65 m (213 ft), from 77 to 45 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 94° right
- Tightest radius
- 27 m
- Model speed
- 77 → 45 mph
- Braking (model)
- 65 m
- Grade
- —
- C11
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand chicane that turns about 52°, tightening to a radius of roughly 20 m (66 ft). The model car brakes for about 65 m (213 ft), from 77 to 45 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 52° left
- Tightest radius
- 20 m
- Model speed
- 77 → 45 mph
- Braking (model)
- 65 m
- Grade
- —
- C12
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 150°, tightening to a radius of roughly 11 m (36 ft). The model car brakes for about 115 m (377 ft), from 84 to 39 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 50 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 150° left
- Tightest radius
- 11 m
- Model speed
- 84 → 39 mph
- Braking (model)
- 115 m
- Grade
- —
- C13
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowchicaneTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand chicane that turns about 67°, tightening to a radius of roughly 47 m (154 ft). The model car brakes for about 115 m (377 ft), from 84 to 39 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes an early apex, about 45 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 67° right
- Tightest radius
- 47 m
- Model speed
- 84 → 39 mph
- Braking (model)
- 115 m
- Grade
- —
- C14
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand corner that turns about 56°, tightening to a radius of roughly 57 m (187 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 57 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an early apex, about 5 m before the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 56° left
- Tightest radius
- 57 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 57 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- —
- C15
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand hairpin that turns about 151°, tightening to a radius of roughly 19 m (62 ft). The model car brakes for about 110 m (361 ft), from 95 to 37 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 10 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 151° right
- Tightest radius
- 19 m
- Model speed
- 95 → 37 mph
- Braking (model)
- 110 m
- Grade
- —
- C16
Slow left-hander
↰ LeftslowhairpinTRACK numbering
A slow left-hand hairpin that turns about 181°, tightening to a radius of roughly 9 m (30 ft). The model car brakes for about 190 m (623 ft), from 104 to 32 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes a late apex, about 10 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 181° left
- Tightest radius
- 9 m
- Model speed
- 104 → 32 mph
- Braking (model)
- 190 m
- Grade
- —
- C17
Medium left-hander
↰ LeftmediumhairpinTRACK numbering
A medium left-hand hairpin that turns about 162°, tightening to a radius of roughly 31 m (102 ft). The model car brakes for about 170 m (558 ft), from 125 to 52 mph. The computed line turns in from the right side, takes an apex close to the geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the right on exit.
- Turns
- 162° left
- Tightest radius
- 31 m
- Model speed
- 125 → 52 mph
- Braking (model)
- 170 m
- Grade
- —
- C18
Fast right-hander
↱ RightfastcornerTRACK numbering
A fast right-hand corner that turns about 95°, tightening to a radius of roughly 83 m (272 ft). The model car barely brakes here, carrying about 83 mph: a lift or a confident throttle balance. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 75 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 95° right
- Tightest radius
- 83 m
- Model speed
- ≈ 83 mph
- Braking (model)
- Lift / none
- Grade
- —
- C19
Medium right-hander
↱ RightmediumcornerTRACK numbering
A medium right-hand corner that turns about 125°, tightening to a radius of roughly 31 m (102 ft). The model car brakes for about 135 m (443 ft), from 102 to 51 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 125° right
- Tightest radius
- 31 m
- Model speed
- 102 → 51 mph
- Braking (model)
- 135 m
- Grade
- —
- C20
Slow right-hander
↱ RightslowcornerTRACK numbering
A slow right-hand corner that turns about 121°, tightening to a radius of roughly 21 m (69 ft). The model car brakes for about 175 m (574 ft), from 129 to 44 mph. The computed line turns in from the left side, takes a late apex, about 5 m after the corner’s geometric apex, and lets the car run out to the left on exit.
- Turns
- 121° right
- Tightest radius
- 21 m
- Model speed
- 129 → 44 mph
- Braking (model)
- 175 m
- Grade
- —
05Configurations
Every mapped loop at Bahrain.
TRACK finds each closed loop in the OpenStreetMap raceway network. Named layouts come from OSM circuit relations; the rest are named by length, and some may be combinations the venue never runs. Your first session confirms which one you drove.
Full circuit
3.92 mi6.30 kmClockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred
حلبة البحرين الدولية
3.36 mi5.41 kmClockwiseS/F Estimated
Layout C · 3.8 km
2.38 mi3.83 kmClockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred
Bahrain Outer Circuit
2.20 mi3.55 kmClockwiseS/F Estimated
Layout E · 2.6 km
1.59 mi2.56 kmCounter-clockwiseS/F EstimatedName inferred
06Time it with TRACK
Drive Bahrain. TRACK knows where you are.
No setup and no transponder. Start a session in the paddock and TRACK recognises Bahrain and the layout from your GPS trace, then times every lap and sector with a live delta to your best.
- 1DetectTRACK matches your first few hundred metres against every mapped layout at Bahrain, including shared pavement between configurations.
- 2Confirm the lineThe start/finish line here is estimated. When you’re stopped, TRACK shows it on the map: accept it or tap to move it. You’re never asked while driving.
- 3Laps, timed retroactivelyLaps you drove before confirming are timed from the recorded trace, so you don’t lose your first session.
- 4Go furtherSync a GoPro for video with telemetry and let TRACK Engineer point out where the time is. External 10–25 Hz GPS receivers for tighter sectors are awaiting hardware validation.
- Venue and layout detection is tested on simulated drives over real OpenStreetMap circuits, not yet in a real car. Compatible GPS receivers
07Plan your trip
Getting there, staying, eating.
Nearby places for Bahrain haven’t been loaded yet.
08Track days
Find an open track day at Bahrain.
TRACK doesn’t copy event listings. An on-page calendar will come with an organizer data partnership.
Before your first day here
09Nearby tracks
Closest mapped venues.
- Losail International CircuitQatar · 69 mi away
- Kuwait Motor TownKuwait · 248 mi away
- Yas Marina CircuitAbu Dhabi · 277 mi away
- Dubai AutodromeUnited Arab Emirates · 302 mi away
Straight-line distance between venues. All 889 tracks
FAQ
Bahrain, answered.
How long is Bahrain?
OpenStreetMap maps 5 closed loops at Bahrain International Circuit, from 1.59 mi to 3.92 mi (6.30 km). These are mapped centerline lengths; the venue’s published figures can differ slightly.
Which direction does Bahrain run?
The main mapped layout runs clockwise, from one-way tagging in OpenStreetMap. Check the event’s driver briefing: some venues run reverse-direction days.
Can I time laps at Bahrain with my phone?
Yes, with the TRACK iPhone app (beta). It recognises Bahrain and the layout you’re driving from GPS, then times laps and sectors. A phone’s GPS is good for lap times; an external 10–25 Hz receiver tightens sector splits.
Where is the start/finish line at Bahrain?
TRACK estimates the line from the mapped geometry (usually beside the pit lane, or on the longest straight). It isn’t verified on site, so the app asks you to confirm or move it before timing your first session here.
How do I find track days at Bahrain?
Clubs and organizers list HPDE, track days and club races on MotorsportReg. The venue’s own calendar (also linked) lists its events too. TRACK doesn’t list events itself.
Where can I stay near Bahrain?
This page lists hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, fuel and parts stores near Bahrain from OpenStreetMap, with straight-line distances. Book early for big event weekends.
Track geometry and nearby places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License 1.0 (via the TRACK Atlas, snapshot 2026-10-17). Elevation: USGS 3DEP (public domain). Lengths are mapped centerlines, not official figures. The computed line and speed trace are a model. No start/finish line has been verified on site.
TRACK is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bahrain International Circuit, MotorsportReg or any business listed here. The venue name identifies the location only and belongs to its owner. TRACK shows no lap records or official results for this venue. Driving advice is general: your instructor, the event’s rules and the venue’s rules come first.