Terms and Conditions

Ticket Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

Applicable Law means (a) any law, legislative decree, decree, decision, ordinance, bylaw, treaty, code, order, rule, regulation or other subordinate legislation having the force of law in Bahrain; and (b) any requirements imposed by any governmental entity, authority or body in Bahrain;
Authorised Agent means any person authorised by the Promoter to sell or resell tickets to the Event, including but not limited to any temporary or permanent retail outlets or kiosks and any online agents;
Bahrain means the Kingdom of Bahrain;
BIC means Bahrain International Circuit Company W.L.L., a limited liability company incorporated and registered in the Kingdom of Bahrain under commercial registration number 50577;
Data has the meaning given to it in clause 7.1 (Photography and Recording);
Event means FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2027;
FIA means the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile;
FOWC means Formula One World Championship Limited;
Image has the meaning given to it in clause 7.1 (Photography and Recording);
Promoter means BIC, being the entity licensed to organise and stage the Event at the Venue;
Recording has the meaning given to it in clause 7.1 (Photography and Recording);
Terms and Conditions means the Terms and Conditions set out in this document, as may be amended, modified, supplemented or consolidated from time to time;
Venue means Bahrain International Circuit; and
you or a Ticketholder means a person who has purchased or obtained a ticket to the Event, or a person who otherwise uses or attempts to make use of a ticket to the Event.

2. Background

2.1 The promoter of the Event is BIC.
2.2 The purchase, possession and/or use (or attempted use) of a ticket to gain entry to the Venue for the Event constitutes acceptance of, and agreement to comply with, these Terms and Conditions.
2.3 If you have purchased a ticket for a person other than yourself, you must bring these Terms and Conditions to their attention.

3. Ticket use

3.1 You may be refused entry to the Venue if the ticket you use or attempt to use was purchased, acquired or obtained from any person other than the Promoter or an Authorised Agent.
3.2 Entry to the Venue is conditional upon presentation of a valid ticket and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. Proof of identity or age may be requested to verify the ticketholder’s entitlement to use a ticket or a particular classification of ticket.
3.3 Ticketholders in possession of a child’s ticket or other category of discounted ticket, who are not eligible to hold such a ticket, may be refused entry to the Venue or required to pay the difference between the cost of the ticket they hold and the full price of an equivalent non-discounted ticket.
3.4 The Promoter reserves the right to alter seat allocations (if any) without prior notice, for a valid reason.
3.5 No admission or re-admission is permitted after the end of each day of the Event.
3.6 You must keep your ticket safe and in good condition. The Promoter reserves the right not to replace or accept any ticket that is lost, forgotten, stolen, damaged, defaced, forged or destroyed or any ticket which is unreadable or incomplete. The Promoter will not replace tickets for seating that is classified as general admission or is unallocated.

4. Refunds, prohibitions on transfers and resale of tickets

4.1 Subject to clause 4.2 (Refunds, prohibitions on transfers and resale of tickets), tickets to the Event are strictly non-transferable and not for resale.
4.2 Except for any sale or resale of a ticket by an Authorised Agent, no ticket for the Event may be resold or offered for resale for any form of fee or reward without the prior written consent of the Promoter and FOWC and without complying with these Terms and Conditions in all respects.
4.3 No ticket for the Event may be used by any person for advertising, promotional or commercial purposes including without limitation, prizes, competitions, contests, sweepstakes or packaged with hospitality or other products without the prior written consent of FOWC and the Promoter.
4.4 Any ticket offered for sale, sold or transferred in breach of these Terms and Conditions may be cancelled and any person seeking to use such ticket may be refused entry to, or evicted from the Venue without refund or compensation.
4.5 Subject to clause 4.7 (Refunds, prohibitions on transfers and resale of tickets), tickets are non-refundable.
4.6 The Promoter does not guarantee: (a) that a session or day of the Event will take place at the date and time indicated on the ticket or otherwise advertised; or (b) that any support event or peripheral entertainment or performance associated with the Event will take place as advertised. The Promoter, the FIA or FOWC may make changes to the date and time of any session or day of the Event, or to any support event or peripheral entertainment or performance associated with the Event, due to any unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, safety or security concerns or as required by Applicable Law. Subject to clause 4.7 (Refunds, prohibitions on transfers and resale of tickets), Ticketholders are not eligible for a refund if a session or day of the Event, or any support event, peripheral entertainment or performance associated with the Event, is delayed, interrupted, rescheduled, changed or not-completed as originally scheduled.
4.7 Unless otherwise required by Applicable Law or expressly provided in the terms applicable to a particular ticket classification:
(a) refunds or exchanges will only be given if the Event is cancelled;
(b) in the event of a refund:
(i) where the ticket was purchased directly from the Promoter, the Promoter will refund the ticket price to the person who purchased the ticket using the same payment method used to purchase the ticket; and
(ii) where the ticket was purchased from an Authorised Agent, the refund will be processed by the relevant Authorised Agent in accordance with the applicable refund terms and procedures agreed between you and the Authorised Agent;
(c) no refunds will be given in relation to any fees or charges paid in addition to the ticket price (for example, any booking, delivery, shipping, postage or courier fees or charges);
(d) no interest or costs will be payable by the Promoter in respect of any monies refunded; and
(e) no refund or exchange will be given if you choose not to use your ticket or to attend the Event.
4.8 To the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law, the Promoter will not reimburse any Ticketholder for any third-party or ancillary costs or expenses incurred by or on behalf of that Ticketholder in connection with the Event, including as a result of its cancellation, postponement or rescheduling, or the cancellation, postponement or rescheduling of any associated support event, peripheral entertainment or performance (including but not limited to travel, accommodation, transportation, food and beverage or visa costs). Ticketholders should make any such arrangements having regard to the possibility that the Event (and any associated support event, peripheral entertainment or performance) may be cancelled, postponed, rescheduled or otherwise changed.

5. Conduct at the Venue

5.1 The Promoter reserves the right to refuse entry to (or eject from) the Venue any person (a) not complying with these Terms and Conditions; (b) not in possession of a valid ticket; (c) who is in possession of a ticket which has been sold or used other than in compliance with these Terms and Conditions; (d) on grounds of health, safety, security or maintaining good public order; or (e) in accordance with clause 6.2, 6.4 or 6.6 (Safety and Security).
5.2 While at the Venue you must maintain safe and respectful behaviour. The Promoter reserves the right, on reasonable grounds, to refuse admission and to remove persons from the Venue, including where: (a) you are, or your behaviour has or is likely to, adversely affect the enjoyment of others; (b) you are, or your behaviour has or is likely to, provoke a breach of the peace; (c) you are or appear to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances; or (d) you fail to follow the lawful directions or instructions of Event staff or security personnel.
5.3 You may be exposed to loud noises at the Event. You and any of your guests, particularly children, are advised to wear hearing protection during races, performances and music concerts (if any). Some areas of the Venue may be exposed to direct sunlight and heat. You are required to take appropriate care of your wellbeing, including by maintaining appropriate hydration and using appropriate sun, eye and ear protection.
5.4 You must not intentionally or recklessly damage any property belonging to the Promoter or any third party at the Venue. You may be responsible for the costs of replacing or repairing any property damaged as a result of your intentional, reckless or negligent acts or omissions.
5.5 You must follow the lawful directions of Event or Venue staff, security personnel and emergency services authorities and comply with all relevant Applicable Law.
5.6 You must not obstruct access-ways, exits, entrances or staircases or seek entry to stands, seats or areas for which you do not hold a ticket.
5.7 Parents and guardians are responsible for and must supervise any children accompanying them at the Venue.
5.8 No animals will be admitted to the Venue.
5.9 You must not bring into, use, distribute or display (whether for free or not) within the Venue any sponsorship, promotional or marketing materials or do any other thing which may cause a reasonable person to believe that you have a sponsorship arrangement with the Promoter, the Event or FOWC or its affiliates.

6. Safety and Security

6.1 You must comply with all security measures and instructions given to you by the Promoter (or its authorised agents), any official, steward or staff member of the Venue.
6.2 The Promoter reserves the right to eject you from the Venue at any time for safety or security reasons.
6.3 The Promoter may use CCTV cameras at the Venue from time to time. You acknowledge that your image may be captured by these CCTV cameras. The Promoter may use, disclose or make available any CCTV recordings from the Venue: (a) if required by Applicable Law; or (b) to legal counsel, any court or arbitral tribunal, or any governmental, regulatory or judicial body including in connection with any actual or potential legal proceedings.
6.4 You must make your person and bags available for inspection. The Promoter may refuse entry to or eject from the Venue any person refusing to consent to such inspection.
6.5 You must not bring to the Venue or seek entry to the Venue while in possession of: (a) bottles, cans, glass vessels; (b) illegal substances or any article that might be used or interpreted as a weapon and/or compromise public safety or enjoyment of the Event including knives, bladed items, fireworks, smoke canisters, personal protection sprays, air-horns, vuvuzelas, whistles, flares, firearms, ammunition, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items; (c) drones or similar equipment, phone jammers, radio scanners, walkie-talkies, laser devices, selfie sticks; (d) bicycles, roller-skates, skateboards, scooters, prams; (e) items which could in the option of the Promoter be used to sabotage or damage property; or (f) items of a political, religious or other similar nature or items bearing offensive slogans or messages (“Prohibited Items”).
6.6 Any person in possession of Prohibited Items may be refused entry to or ejected from the Venue or may only be permitted to remain in the Venue if any such Prohibited Items are surrendered.
6.7 Any Prohibited Items that are surrendered will be deemed to be surrendered irrevocably and voluntarily to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any such items may be disposed of by the Promoter without any liability.

7. Photography and Recording

7.1 You must not make, create, store, record or transmit any kind of sound recording, visual footage or audio-visual footage (“Recording”), or store, record or transmit any information or other data, including official timing, results, performance, telemetry, weather or race control data (“Data”) of, at, or in relation to the Event. It is forbidden to take into the Venue any equipment that may enable you to do the aforementioned acts. Personal electronic devices (including still image cameras, mobile telephones and other handheld personal communications devices) are permitted within the Venue unless otherwise advised, provided that any Recording, Data and any image, including photographic images and any still pictures derived or capable of being derived from a Recording (“Image”) of the Event that is recorded, stored and/or created thereon is used for personal, private and non-commercial purposes only.
7.2 As a condition of entry to the Venue you agree that (a) the use of any such Recording, Data or Image for any form of public advertisement, display, commercial gain or for any other purpose (except for your private enjoyment) without the prior written consent of FOWC is strictly forbidden and will constitute a breach of these Terms and Conditions for which you may be liable; and (b) on request by the Promoter or FOWC, you shall assign to FOWC in writing the copyright and all other intellectual property in any Image or Recording that you create, make, store or record of, at or in relation to the Event; and (c) you consent to the use by FOWC (and by any third party authorized by FOWC from time to time) for the purposes of or in connection with any publication, exhibition or broadcast (including any advertising or promotional literature, campaign or material) in any media worldwide, in perpetuity and on a royalty-free basis, and approved by FOWC of any still or moving picture images taken at the Event where such image includes any image of you, your voice or your likeness and you waive any and all of your personality and privacy rights to the extent necessary to permit such use.
7.3 Unauthorised Recordings, Images or similar items or content may be confiscated and destroyed. The Promoter and FOWC and its affiliates will not be liable for any loss, theft or damage to or resulting from confiscated items.
7.4 Ownership, possession or use of a ticket does not confer any rights (by implication or otherwise) on you to use (for any commercial purpose or otherwise), alter, copy or otherwise deal with the name of the Event or part thereof (nor any abbreviation or translation thereof), any logo or graphic device of or relating to the Event or any of the symbols, trade marks, logos and/or intellectual property appearing on the ticket.
7.5 The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, F1 logo, FORMULA 1, FORMULA ONE, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, FORMULA 1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX, BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.

8. Liability

8.1 You acknowledge that motor racing, the Event and certain activities associated with the Event (including without limitation support events) are dangerous and you agree to attend at your own risk.
8.2 The Promoter, sanctioning bodies, FIA, FOWC and its affiliates, including Formula One Management Limited, Formula One Licensing B.V., Formula One Asset Management Limited, Formula One Hospitality and Event Services Limited, Formula Motorsport Limited, Formula One Marketing Limited, persons involved in the organisation of the Event (including officials, marshals, rescue and medical staff), the competitors and drivers (such parties to include, where relevant, all directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors and affiliated companies) shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage, howsoever caused, to you or your property to the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law (save that nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits or excludes any liability that cannot be limited or excluded under Applicable Law).

9. Miscellaneous

9.1 These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Bahrain. You irrevocably agree that the courts of Bahrain shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection with these Terms and Conditions.
9.2 These Terms and Conditions are not intended to limit or restrict your rights as a consumer under Applicable Law.
9.3 If any provision or part-provision of these Terms and Conditions is or becomes invalid, unenforceable or illegal, it shall be deemed deleted, but such deletion shall not affect the validity, enforceability and legality of the remaining provisions of these Terms and Conditions.
9.4 These Terms and Conditions are originally drafted in English. In the event of any inconsistency or discrepancy between the English version of these Terms and Conditions and any translation thereof, the English version shall prevail.
9.5 The Promoter may amend these Terms and Conditions from time to time where it has a valid reason to do so (including, without limitation, a change in the operational, security or health and safety requirements of the Promoter and/or Venue). Any amendments to these Terms and Conditions will be published on the Promoter’s website and you should check the website periodically for any such amendments.
9.6 These Terms and Conditions were last updated on 30 September 2026. Any queries in relation to these Terms and Conditions should be sent to marketing@bic.com.bh.