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 MoreKoehler grabs pole for season-opening race in Porsche Sprint Challenge ME
Leon Koehler continued his fine start to the opening round of the 2019/2020 Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East after grabbing pole position for the season’s first race, happening in support of the FIA WEC Bapco 8 Hours of Bahrain.
After topping the practice times, Koehler took first place once again in the first 30-minute qualifying session with a best lap of two minutes 02.271 seconds.
He was 0.845 seconds ahead of fellow-German Julian Hanses, while Berkay Besler of Turley came third 0.878s back. Al three were competing in the Pro class.
Leading the ProAm was Dutchman Jesse Van Kuijk with a fastest lap of 2:03.827, while Bahrain’s Shaikh Jaber Al Khalifa was the leading Am class driver with a lap of 2:06.123.
The Porsche competitors get back on track Friday with the second qualifying at 1.15pm. The first of three races this weekend will be held the same day starting at 3.50pm