Record no. MRB-2026-006419

First Formula One Grand Prix in the Middle East

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The 2004 Bahrain Grand Prix, held at the newly built Bahrain International Circuit, was the first Formula One World Championship race ever held in the Middle East.

Record details

Record holder: Bahrain International Circuit
Place: Bahrain
Date achieved: 4 April 2004
Category: Sports
Record number: MRB-2026-006419
Status: Reference (not certified)

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