2005 Bahrain GP2 Series round
The 2005 Bahrain GP2 Series round was a GP2 Series motor race held on September 29 and 30, 2005 at the Bahrain [International Circuit] in Sakhir, Bahrain. It was the final showdown of the 2005 [GP2 Series season]. The race weekend was a stand-alone event unlike the previous GP2 rounds which support Formula One Grands Prix.
Background
Coming into the final round of the season, Nico Rosberg held a five-point lead in the driver's championship from Heikki Kovalainen with 22 points up for grabs in the final round at the Bahrain International Circuit.Classification
Qualifying
- Nelson Piquet Jr. and Adam [Carroll (racing driver)|Adam Carroll] had their two fastest times deleted for speeding under yellow flags during Q2. Piquet had been due to start from 7th and Carroll 11th start grid.
Sprint race
- Oliver Pla was unable to start the race due to an gearbox failure.
- Scott Speed started the race from the pitlane.
Standings after the round
;Drivers' Championship standings| Driver | Points | ||
| 1 |  |