Ten years ago, Fernando Alonso powered his Renault R25 to victory at Bahrain International Circuit, securing the second success of his 2005 title-winning season. With three wins at the event, the Spanish double world champion remains the most successful driver at Sakhir, although Alonso’s latest triumph in Manama stretched back to 2010 and his Ferrari debut.

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