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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Hospitality
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 MoreBIC hosts official WEC rookie test, wraps up National Day festivities on Monday
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) hosted the official World Endurance Championship (WEC) rookie test on Sunday, just several hours following the completion of the hugely exciting FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain late on Saturday night.
There were two sessions of testing – the first in the morning which included some rain, and then again in the afternoon following an hour-long midday break.
A total of 16 cars from the WEC’s four competition categories including the LMP1, LMP2, LMGTE Pro and LMGTE Am took to the track, with several drivers taking turns to get behind the wheel of each.
Among the challengers testing was the no. 7 TS050 Hybrid of Toyota Gazoo Racing, which was the winning car in the 8 Hours of Bahrain. Other cars included the Gibson-powered Rebellion R13 of Rebellion Racing; the Gibson-powered Oreca 07 and Alpine A470 of the LMP2 teams; and the Porsches, Ferraris and Aston Martins of the LMGTE contingent.
The test wrapped up WEC’s return to Bahrain this season, which was held as a part of the BIC National Day Festival.
The celebrations have been going on since Friday, with the National Day Festival continuing until Monday (Editor’s note: December 16). There will be a brilliant fireworks display starting at 7pm as well as the live concert of legendary Arab artist Abdullah Al Rowaished. His performance is scheduled to begin at 8.30pm.
There continues to be plenty for the whole family to enjoy. One of the other major attractions is a classic car show in the marquee located near the BIC Welcome Centre. There will also be kids’ entertainment, cultural shows, a BDF fly-pass, a National Guard parachute display, roaming performers, music from the Ministry of Interior Police Band and extreme shows from acts like the High Dive Group, Stannage International Stunt Team, a Pirate Show and the dynamic duo of Terry Grant and Lee Bowers.
The BIC National Day Festival is being held with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister.
Tickets are just BD1 and they can be purchased at the gate.