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Formula 1 - Bahrain (Bahrain)

Seizoen: 2008 - Aflevering: 3 / 174 - Eerst uitgezonden: 06 april 2008 - Episode ID: 97049

V Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Location: Bahrain International Circuit Sakhir, Bahrain Course: Permanent racing facility 5.412 km (3.37 mi) Distance: 57 laps, 308.238 km (191.530 mi) Weather: Sunny, widespread dust; Air 28-30°C, Track 34-39°C Pole position: Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1:33.096 Prior to the race, McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton led the Drivers' Championship with 14 points, and Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen was second with 11 points. Behind them in the Drivers' Championship, Nick Heidfeld was third, also with with 11 points, in a BMW Sauber, and Hamilton's McLaren teammate Heikki Kovalainen was fourth with 10 points. Heidfeld's teammate Robert Kubica was fifth with eight points. In the Constructors' Championship, McLaren–Mercedes were leading with 24 points, five points ahead of BMW Sauber. Ferrari were third with 11 points. A week before the start of the Grand Prix weekend, the News of the World alleged that Max Mosley, the president of Formula One's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), had engaged in sexual acts with five prostitutes. While Mosley denied the allegations, he cancelled his scheduled appearance at the Bahrain Grand Prix. Several teams condemned Mosley's alleged actions and asked for his resignation, and while for a time the controversy threatened to overshadow the race, Mosley eventually retained his position and successfully sued the News of the World for the report.