The 2012 Bahrain Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 22 April 2012 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. It was the first time Formula One returned to Bahrain after the 2011 race was cancelled due to ongoing anti-government protests. The race, the eighth running of the Bahrain Grand Prix, was contested over 57 laps and was the fourth round of the 2012 Formula One season. Round 4 of 20 · 2012 Formula One World Championship April 22, 2012 at 12:00 UTC Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain Podium: 1. Sebastian Vettel · 2. Kimi Raikkonen · 3. Romain Grosjean Pole position: Sebastian Vettel Wiki link