Most Successful F1 Drivers & Teams at the Bahrain Grand Prix

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The Bahrain International Circuit has been hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix since 2004, and it's been the scene of some seriously memorable Formula 1 moments. The very first race was won by none other than Michael Schumacher, driving for Ferrari. In fact, Turn One at the circuit is now named in honor of the seven-time world champion.

Winning here isn’t a walk in the park. In the early years, drivers had to battle the intense desert heat before the race switched to a night format, becoming F1’s second night race after Singapore. Despite the challenging conditions, a few legends have made their mark on this circuit.

Let’s break down the most successful teams and drivers who have taken the top step of the podium more than once in Bahrain.

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Most Successful Teams in Bahrain

Team

Country

Years Won

Total Wins

Ferrari

Italy

2004, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2017, 2018

Mercedes

Germany

2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021

Renault

France

2005, 2006

Red Bull

Austria

2012, 2013

Ferrari and Mercedes are neck-and-neck with six wins each. Ferrari dominated the early years, while Mercedes took over during the turbo-hybrid era.

Most Successful F1 Drivers & Teams at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Most Successful Drivers in Bahrain

Driver	Country	Team(s)	Years Won	Total Wins
Lewis Hamilton	Great Britain	Mercedes	2014, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2021	5
Sebastian Vettel	Germany	Red Bull, Ferrari	2012, 2013, 2017, 2018	4
Fernando Alonso	Spain	Renault, Ferrari	2005, 2006, 2010	3
Felipe Massa	Brazil	Ferrari	2007, 2008	2

Lewis Hamilton leads the pack with five wins, three of which came back-to-back from 2019 to 2021. At the time, his future in the sport was uncertain, and fans were wondering if he’d return for 2022. Meanwhile, Vettel was close behind with four wins and had one last chance to tie Hamilton, if he could pull off a fifth win.

Looking Ahead to the Season Opener

The Bahrain Grand Prix kicked off the 2022 Formula 1 season from March 18th to 20th. Opening races are always unpredictable, and Bahrain is no exception. With big names and big teams vying for glory, one thing’s for sure... F1 fans always mark this race on their calendars.

Whether it's Hamilton hunting for more wins, Ferrari aiming to reclaim their early dominance, or new faces stepping up under the lights—Bahrain never disappoints.

Most Successful F1 Drivers & Teams at the Bahrain Grand Prix

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