the bahrain grand prix is usually the third race on the formula one schedule. in the 2006 season, bahrain traded places with the usual first race, the australian grand prix. the australian grand prix date was changed to avoid interfering with the commonwealth games. in , bahrain was moved to the fourth race on the schedule. in , bahrain was the first race of the season. for 2010, the formula one cars raced on the full "endurance circuit".