Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024
Event Overview
BIC is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year, as the opening round of the 2024 season and its first-ever Saturday night race at the Home of Motorsport in the Middle East on 29 February to 2 March 2024.
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Due to exceptional demand, we have continued to expand our hospitality offerings. This year, we are delighted to offer The Dome Lounge by F1 Experiences, as well as The Champions Club, both tailor-made in response to the massive interest in hospitality options for the grand prix. In addition, the ultimate in world-class hospitality is available in The Paddock Cub Please note that Corporate boxes for 2024 are now sold out.
View MoreAzcona becomes first winner of WTCR race in Bahrain, Middle East
Azcona becomes first winner of WTCR race in Bahrain, Middle East
Mikel Azcona from Spain won the first race of the WTCR-Race of Bahrain this evening, held at a brilliantly lit Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in support of the Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain.
Azcona stormed to first place from pole position in his Hyundai Elantra N TCR car to become the first-ever winner of the WTCR-FIA World Touring Car Cup in the Kingdom and the region.
Finishing behind him as runner-up after 15 laps was his BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse teammate Norbert Michelisz from Hungary, classified 1.955 seconds back.
Completing the podium was Nathanael Berthon from France, who finished 3.443s from Azcona driving his Audi RS3 LMS TCR for Comtoyou DHL Team Audi Sport.
A total of 15 competitors took part in the race.
The WTCR field returns to the BIC track on Saturday for a second go-around, scheduled for a 10am start.