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The WEC has established itself as one of the premier championships under the International Automobile Federation (FIA) and the leading global series for endurance racing. It attracts countless stars in motorsport, and it continues to grow in popularity every year, with races taking place in eight countries across four continents.

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ENJOY TOP-CLASS MOTORSPORT IN STYLE AT BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT'S EXCLUSIVE HOSPITALITY LOUNGE OVERLOOKING THE PIT LANE AND GARAGES ON THE MAIN STRAIGHT. WITNESS ONE OF THE MOST EXHILARATING EVENTS OF THE YEAR, THE 2024 FIA WEC 8 HOURS OF BAHRAIN PRESENTED BY BAPCO

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Bahrain to open 2023 Formula 1 season

Bahrain to open 2023 Formula 1 season

  • The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East to host Bahrain’s biggest sporting spectacle from 3 to 5 March 2023
  • 2023 season opener comes on the back of epic 2022 race, with record crowds, spectacular racing and incredible entertainment.
  • Fans can register their interest now at Bahraingp.com to become the first to hear about the launch of ticket sales

The FIA announced today that the World Motorsport Council has approved the 2023 Formula 1 calendar, which includes the Bahrain Grand Prix as the season opener.

The race will take place between 3 and 5 March 2023 and will be the fifth time that Bahrain International Circuit has had the honour of being the opening race of the season.

BIC Chief Executive Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa commented:

“After the record crowds, electric atmosphere and incredible racing which we were delighted to host in 2022, it makes us hugely proud to be hosting yet again the opening round of the season.

“We are already well underway with our plans for next year and will be announcing details of tickets and plans for the race shortly. Whilst the bar was set high for our 2022 race, we can’t wait to offer fans an even better experience next year.

“It’s a great honour for us to be able to host the first race of the season and we thank Formula 1 for placing their trust in us for what we hope will be yet another landmark occasion for the sport.”

Next year’s Bahrain Grand Prix will mark its 19th edition and a landmark tenth race at night under BIC’s state-of-the-art floodlights.

With tickets expected to sell quickly, fans can now register their interest at Bahraingp.com to become the first to hear about the launch of ticket sales.

In 2023, Formula 1 will host a record total of 24 races, with the start of the season in Bahrain kicking off a Middle East start to the season, with The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking place two weeks later. The calendar also confirms the sport’s growing presence in the USA, with Las Vegas joining the calendar on 18 November.

Further announcements on the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023, including tickets will be made shortly.