03 June 2018 - Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), "The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East", welcomed French international football star Karim Benzema to its premises over the weekend. BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa was on hand to receive the high-profile guest and his entourage, along with several other circuit officials. Shaikh Salman toured the Real Madrid legend around BIC’s iconic VIP Tower and then took him along an enjoyable ride down the circuit’s multiple-terrain, (...)

31 May 2018 - Things are set to get red hot on Friday with the latest edition of Burnout Nights, taking place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, in Sakhir. Burnout is one of the most popular events held annually at the circuit during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Scores of participants from all over the Gulf put on a fantastic show for massive crowds. Burnout offers a unique spectacle for fans, with the sight of huge flames and rapidly rising white smoke, (...)

27 May 2018 - Daniel Ricciardo overcame engine problems to claim a hard-earned victory in the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. Starting from pole, the Red Bull Racing ace did well to defend his lead over the first few corners and remain in front, ahead of a chasing Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari, over the early stages of the race. But after the one and only round of pit stops, the team later notified him that he had a power issue and that he had to manage the problem himself. Undaunted, Ricciardo brilliantly (...)

17 May 2018 - Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) kick starts its exciting calendar of events this Holy Month of Ramadan with the first of a series of Burnout nights on Friday, May 18, in Sakhir. Burnout is one of the most popular events held annually at the circuit during Ramadan, with scores of participants putting on a show for the large crowds that attend. Those interested in taking part can register on site between 4pm and 6pm. There will then be a break for Iftar. Registration will resume from (...)

13 May 2018 - World champion Lewis Hamilton stormed to an impressive pole-to-flag victory today in the Formula 1 Gran Premio De Espana Emirates 2018. After getting away at the lights with a clean start, the Briton put in a flawless drive and was unstoppable as he cruised to the finish line with a massive gap over his closest challenger, teammate Valtteri Bottas. They completed a well-deserved one-two for Mercedes. Hamilton registered a winning race time of 1 hour 35 minutes 29.972 seconds for his 64th (...)

29 April 2018 - World champion Lewis Hamilton came away with a surprise victory today at an eventful Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Hamilton was gifted the win after Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas suffered a puncture while leading the race with only two laps to go. Bottas’s right-rear tyre damage was caused by some on-track debris and it cost him his race. He eventually had a DNF, which cleared the way for a trailing Hamilton to claim his first victory of the season. The result was also Hamilton’s 63rd career (...)

22 April 2018 - Shaikh Salman bin Isa bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and Ahmed Almuyini dominated the final round of National Race Day at BIC, held over the weekend in Sakhir. Shaikh Salman clinched both races in the BIC 2,000cc Challenge while Almuyini swept through the sprints in the Bahrain Superbike Championship (BSBK) and the Bahrain Motorcycle Racing (BMR) 600. Hussain Al Aswad also had reason to celebrate, winning the meeting’s lone race in the Bahrain Super Sport Championship (BSSP). All the action (...)

18 April 2018 - An exciting final round of National Race Day is set for this Friday at BIC in Sakhir, “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”. Four of the kingdom’s most competitive circuit racing series will be getting into the action along BIC’s 2.55-kilometre Inner Track. These include the BIC 2,000cc Challenge, the Bahrain Superbike Championship (BSBK), the Bahrain Motorcycle Racing (BMR) 600 and the Bahrain Super Sport Championship (BSSP) 125. All motorsport fans are welcome to attend the round. (...)

15 April 2018 - Daniel Ricciado claimed a sensational victory today for Red Bull Racing in this year’s Chinese Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit. After starting from sixth, the Australian brilliantly overtook the best of his rivals midway through the race including teammate Max Verstappen, defending World champion Lewis Hamilton and championship leader Sebastian Vettel. With 12 laps to go, Ricciardo was able to pass Valtteri Bottas for the lead and he charged to the chequered flag from there. (...)

13 April 2018 - Najashi Rashdan and Abdulla Buhindi were among the newly crowned champions following the fifth and final round of the 2017/2018 Bahrain Karting Sprints Championship (BKSC). The BKSC features both the Bahrain Rotax Mojo Max Challenge (BRMMC) and the Bahrain Sodi Sprint World Series (BSSWS). Rashdan emerged as the season’s winner in the BRMMC’s Senior Max category despite finishing second in his final race. Buhindi, on the other hand, had enough points to claim his crown even after finishing (...)