2004 Bahrain Grand Prix

The 2004 Bahrain Grand Prix (officially the 2004 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix) was a Formula One motor race held on 4 April 2004 at the Bahrain International Circuit. It was Race 3 of 18 in the 2004 FIA Formula One World Championship. It was the first Formula One race to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Middle East. The 57-lap race was the third round of the 2004 Formula One season. The race was won by Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher. His teammate Rubens Barrichello completed a 1-2 for the team, whilst Jenson Button completed the podium for the BAR team by finishing in third position.

2004 Bahrain Grand Prix
Race 3 of 18 in the 2004 Formula One World Championship
Race details
Date 4 April 2004
Official name 2004 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix
Location Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain
Course Permanent racing facility
Course length 5.417 km (3.366 miles)
Distance 57 laps, 308.523 km (191.860 miles)
Weather Warm, dry and overcast
Attendance 68,000 (Weekend)
Pole position
Driver
  • Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
Time 1:30.139
Fastest lap
Driver Michael Schumacher Ferrari
Time 1:30.252 on lap 7 (lap record)
Podium
First
  • Michael Schumacher
Ferrari
Second
  • Rubens Barrichello
Ferrari
Third BAR-Honda
Lap leaders
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