The 2017 Bahrain Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race that took place on 16 April 2017 at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The race was the third round of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship and marked the thirteenth time that the Bahrain Grand Prix has been run as a round of the Formula One World Championship. The winner of the previous Bahrain Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg, did not compete as he had retired after the 2016 season. Sebastian Vettel entered the race as the championship leader, equal on points with Lewis Hamilton but recognised as leader on a count-back. Mercedes led the Constructors' Championship by one point over Ferrari. Round 3 of 20 · 2017 Formula One World Championship April 16, 2017 at 15:00 UTC Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain Podium: 1. Sebastian Vettel · 2. Lewis Hamilton · 3. Valtteri Bottas Pole position: Valtteri Bottas Wiki link