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The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) is the first ever motorsport track in the middle east.
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The 5.412 km circuit was officially opened in 2004.
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The track was designed by Hermann Tilke, a renowned German architect who is known for designing some of the most iconic modern race circuits including Sepang, Istanbul and Yokohama.
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The BIC has held 11 Formula One World Championships, the most of any race track in the Middle East.
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The circuit is also used for various other motorsport events including the annual Bahrain Grand Prix and the World Endurance Championships.
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The track is made up of four long straights and 16 turns, including a challenging series of turns around the infield section.
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The circuit features two hairpins and two chicanes each offering plenty of overtaking opportunities.
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The longest straight on the track measures 1.2 kilometres and is the longest of all Formula One circuits.
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A total of 24 pits are provided on the track, with 12 in the main pit lane and 12 in the centre of the infield.
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The track is illuminated with more than 15,000 floodlights, making night-time races possible.