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Bahrain International Circuit - The Technical Challenge
There are six long straights at the Bahrain International Circuit and to achieve the maximum possible straightline speeds, the cars run with less wing than at either Melbourne or Sepang. The resultant reduction in aerodynamic grip creates balance problems through the twistier sections of the lap, where the overriding handling characteristic is oversteer.

The layout of the 5.412 km (3.363 miles) track shares some similarities with Sepang, the location of the last race on the F1 calendar, but the asphalt in Bahrain is smoother and provides less grip. As a result, Bridgestone bring softer rubber compounds to this race.

As the circuit is located in the desert, the ambient temperature can be in the high 30s. It's a dry heat, similar to that experienced in Melbourne, and shouldn't pose any reliability problems for the teams. However, sand from the surrounding desert poses a genuine threat to reliability because tiny particles get sucked into the car's internal systems and the teams have to be extra diligent in their cleaning processes.

The key corners of the circuit are Turn 1, where the cars brake from maximum speed down to first gear, and the final corner. Both present potential overtaking possibilities.

Full throttle: 68%. Brake wear: Hard. Downforce level: Medium - 7/10. Tyre compounds: Soft / Medium. Tyre usage: Medium. Average speed: 210kph (130mph).

http://www.manipef1.com/news/2008/index.ph...=755&redirect=1

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Specifications of the Grand Prix track:

* Maximum uphill slope: 3.60%
* Maximum downhill slope: 5.60%
* Height between the lowest and highest points on the circuit - 0 to 18m
* 15 turns (9 right and 6 left)
* Forecast lap time for a 2.4-litre Formula One car: 1min 31secs
* Length of start/finish straight 1090 m
* Four straights
o Pit straight; 1090 m
o Straight 2; 555m
o Straight 3; 680m
o Straight 4; 750m
* Total length of tire barriers: 4,100m
* Total number of tires: 82,000
* Total guard rail: 12,000m
* Total FIA safety fencing: 5,000m

http://www.bahraingp.com.bh/page.aspx?id=42

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TV Schedule – SPEED – Eastern Times
Formula One Practice
Friday, Apr. 04, 7:00 AM, 90 minutes

Inside Grand Prix - Bahrain Preview
Friday, Apr. 04, 8:30 AM, 30 minutes

Formula 1 Debrief - Malaysia
Saturday, Apr. 05, 12:30 AM, 150 minutes

Formula One Qualifying
Saturday, Apr. 05, 7:00 AM, 90 minutes

Inside Grand Prix - Bahrain Preview
Sunday, Apr. 06, 3:00 AM, 30 minute

Formula One Qualifying - Bahrain
Sunday, Apr. 06, 3:30 AM, 90 minutes

Formula One Racing - Bahrain Grand Prix
Sunday, Apr. 06, 7:00 AM, 150 minutes

Formula One Racing - Bahrain Grand Prix
Sunday, Apr. 06, 1:30 PM, 150 minutes

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Go Kimi go!

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How true...

matrix

Actually...this is the only thing that matters:

FORZA FERRARI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

samerthehammer

As long as i see red #1 finish first, because that is all that matters. then the 2nd red car afterwards of course

AP1Racer

I am still rooting for the underdog Honda

teamking

Me too.

Is there any reason to be optimistic about the fact that JB's fastest lap during the race in Malaysia was only .25 behind LH, .3 behind KR, and .35 behind NH for fourth fastest?

[gTr]

I can't believe the words coming out of my mouth, Please God stop them, do something AAArgh I cant let them come out

GO BMW!

Man I hate BMW's ugly roadcars.

MINES13

I'm a die hard Honda fan no matter what. All my coworkers are Ferrari fans. I say F big red.

Popeye