Bahrain 2004
Round 3 • April 4, 2004
Circuit
Bahrain
The searing desert heat sets the stage for a dramatic debut of the Bahrain Grand Prix, where strategic gambles and tire management become crucial. As the teams grapple with the unfamiliar circuit, a fierce mid-race battle erupts, testing the skill and resilience of both seasoned veterans and ambitious newcomers. With sand swirling and engines roaring, this race promises a spectacle of endurance and precision under the relentless sun.
| Pos | Driver | Time/Gap | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | 1:28:34.875 | 10 |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | +1.367 | 8 |
| 3 | Jenson Button | +26.687 | 6 |
| 4 | Jarno Trulli | +32.214 | 5 |
| 5 | Takuma Sato | +52.460 | 4 |
| 6 | Fernando Alonso | +53.156 | 3 |
| 7 | Ralf Schumacher | +58.155 | 2 |
| 8 | Mark Webber | +1 lap | 1 |
| 9 | Olivier Panis | +1 lap | 0 |
| 10 | Cristiano Da Matta | +1 lap | 0 |
| 11 | Giancarlo Fisichella | +1 lap | 0 |
| 12 | Felipe Massa | +1 lap | 0 |
| 13 | Juan Pablo Montoya | Gearbox | 0 |
| 14 | Christian Klien | +1 lap | 0 |
| 15 | Nick Heidfeld | +1 lap | 0 |
| 16 | Giorgio Pantano | +2 laps | 0 |
| Pos | Driver | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 2 | Rubens Barrichello | - | - | - |
| 3 | Juan Pablo Montoya | - | - | - |
| 4 | Ralf Schumacher | - | - | - |
| 5 | Takuma Sato | - | - | - |
| 6 | Jenson Button | - | - | - |
| 7 | Jarno Trulli | - | - | - |
| 8 | Olivier Panis | - | - | - |
| 9 | Cristiano Da Matta | - | - | - |
| 10 | David Coulthard | - | - | - |
| 11 | Giancarlo Fisichella | - | - | - |
| 12 | Christian Klien | - | - | - |
| 13 | Felipe Massa | - | - | - |
| 14 | Mark Webber | - | - | - |
| 15 | Nick Heidfeld | - | - | - |
| 16 | Giorgio Pantano | - | - | - |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | - | - | - |
| 18 | Gianmaria Bruni | - | - | - |
| 19 | Zsolt Baumgartner | - | - | - |
| 20 | Kimi Raikkonen | - | - | - |