Another pivotal moment for the Bahrain International Circuit, was during the second time F1 raced at Bahrain during the 2020 season. The Sakhir Grand Prix, was an alternative and brand new way of racing at the Bahrain International Circuit. The new layout brings the F1 cars through the extra parts of the tracks that weren't used during the usual Bahrain GP. Before the race started, Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton was unfortunately tested positive for COVID, and was forced to not attend the Sakhir GP. In replacement for Hamilton, Williams driver George Russell stepped in to fill in Lewis's shoes for the Grand Prix. When the Sakhir GP started, the opening lap was another chaotic opening for the Grand Prix as the three drivers, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez would eventually crash during the Grand Prix. Leclerc and Verstappen unfortunately retired during the race. However, Pérez continued on but, the crash unfortunately placed him 18th on the grid after starting from P5. Despite this though, Perez was able to gain a few places throughout the Grand Prix and was making steady progress. In the closing laps, Pérez took advantage of a late-race safety car and a mistake from both Mercedes drivers, Valtteri Bottas and George Russell, who suffered pit stops and tire issues. Pérez held off Ocon and Russell in the final stages of the Grand Prix, which would grant him his first ever Formula One Grand Prix Victory. Pérez had an astonishing Grand Prix which utilized a combination of pit strategy, tyre management and a bit of luck that allowed him to take the win. This particular event would be recognized as one of the few memorable moments of the Bahrain GP.