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 MoreHarry King clinches pole for opening Porsche sprint
Harry King clinches pole for opening Porsche sprint
Harry King captured pole position this morning for race one in this weekend’s 2022/2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East, taking place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in support of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023.
The Briton posted a fastest lap of two minutes 01.714 seconds to secure his leading grid place.
King maintained his strong pace this meeting, having also topped the timesheet in the round’s two practice sessions.
Vincent Andronaco of Germany grabbed the other front-row place with a lap of 2:02.048 while championship leader Ariel Levi was third overall with a time of 2:02.423.
Each of the top three are competing in the Pro class.
Bahrain’s Shaikh Salman bin Rashid Al Khalifa was the leading participant in the ProAm class with a quickest lap of 2:02.708, while Robert Sulma of the Netherlands was the leader in the Am category with a 2:03.562 lap.
The Porsche field returns to the track this evening for the first of this weekend’s two races. The 11-lap event is scheduled for a 7.45pm start.
Race two will be held tomorrow starting at 2.50pm.
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