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 MoreGuven wins Walter Lechner Memorial Race, completes weekend Porsche double
Guven wins Walter Lechner Memorial Race, completes weekend Porsche double
Ayhancan Guven completed a fantastic double today in the final round of the 2020/2021 Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle at Bahrain International Circuit, held in support of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
Guven won the 11-lap race in 22mins 53.453secs. He was dominant in the event, taking the chequered flag with a significant 11.623 seconds gap ahead of JB Simmenauer.
Van Kuijk completed the overall podium 16.490s back, while also taking the win in the Pro-Am class. Guven and Simmenauer were both competing in the Pro category.
Team Bahrain drivers Shaikh Ali bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and Shaikh Jaber bin Ali Al Khalifa were classified eighth and 11th, respectively, while BIC Chief Executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa was once again the winner in the Middle East category.
Taking first place amongst the Am class runners was Maximilan Werndl in 10th overall, and Markus Sattler claimed the win amongst the Central Europe participants.
The sprint was a memorial race dedicated to the late Walter Lechner. Guven took home a special helmet trophy commemorating the event.