Friday 19th March
11.00 - 12.00 Free practice
14.00 - 15.00 Free practice

Saturday 20th March
10.00 - 10.45 Free practice
11.15 - 12.00 Free practice
14.00 Qualifying begins

Sunday 21st March
14.00 Race (or at other times according to the relevant schedule)

Malaysia has long had ambitions to join the countries hosting international motor sport and the country now has a circuit worthy of hosting both the F1 and FIM Motorcycle Grand Prix and one which raises the standards for all other circuits. It was designed and built by the same German company responsible for redeveloping the A1-Ring and the Nürburgring and is thought to have cost £ 50M and was built in just 14 months - at one stage 2500 workers were on site.
The result is a futuristic blend of stainless steel and glass-fronted buildings and an impressive double-sided main grandstand capable of seating 50.000 spectators. It has been specifically designed to encourage overtaking, being very wide and containing at lost four slow corners following long straights. The other 10 corners are medium-to high-speed and top speeds of over 180 mph are predicted. The surrounding 2.300 acre Gateway Park will contain a hotel complex, shopping centre, a golf course and other sports facilities and a theme park.
 

Designed by the renowned consultancy Tilke & Partners, the Bahrain International Circuit is specifically intended for the purpose of Formula One and international world-class motor sport events.
When complete, this purpose built circuit will be the first of its kind in the Middle East and the most advanced in the world.
As the home of Formula One Grand Prix racing in the Arab World, Bahrain International Circuit will be unrivalled in the quality of its facilities, range of activities and the professionalism of its employees.
There will be six motor sport facilities comprising the splendid Formula One Grand Prix Track, an Inner Track for testing, club events, a racing school and driver training activities, an Outer Track for all classes of racing, incentive events, manufacturer engine, tyre and component testing.
Together, the landmark VIP viewing tower, first class hospitality suites, grandstands and spectator areas for 70,000 people, an international broadcast centre, a media centre for 500 journalists, team buildings, merchandising areas, helicopter and light aircraft landing facilities, excellent road access and parking all add up to a truly amazing and unique purpose-built complex.