Monday, August 27, 2007

Me,Myself and I


Okay, here I am. Just to prove the point you know;)
This was shot at the starting grid position. In the background can be seen the signal post.

Yes, I was here!!

Pit Lane and Podium


The winning podium


These are the pit lanes, the place where the cars stop over
to change tyres and refuel.


The rookie who is currently making news in the Formula
One circuit.


Hamilton's teammate or should we say competitor!


Pole Position

The Race Tower


The entrance to the race tower.


The race tower is where the FIA officials can manage the
entire event just under one roof. Its equipped with
multiple cameras to cover every view of the race.


Our instructor gives us some gyan about the race tower.


Here is he explaing to us the circuit.
The circuit was built in just 16 months, its 5 odd kilometres
long and can host multiple races simultanously.



The van which drove us around the circuit.

The Circuit


The first bend after the start position.


A view of the track. Maximum speed possible here is around
360 KMPH


These photos were taken from the Sakhir Tower.


Winning and Start Position.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

The Shakir Tower


The Sakhir Tower boasts of having the best views to watch
the race.
Some of the floors are dedicated to the Royal Family of Bahrain.


The entrance to the Sakhir Tower.



Alonso during his 2005 win at the BGP.


The waiting area in the Sakhir Tower.

The Welcome Centre


The place where you get to do the bookings as well as buy some memorabilia.






Some Memorabilia on Display

The Entrance




The Bahrain International Circuit is located in the south of Bahrain, in a place called Sakhir.