Sell-out crowd witnesses a weekend of spectacular racing and entertainment at the Bahrain Grand Prix

Sell-out crowd witnesses a weekend of spectacular racing and entertainment at the Bahrain Grand Prix

• Record-breaking 36,000 race day crowd (2022: 35,000), highest ever single day attendance for race, with 99,500 spectators attending over the weekend (2022: 98,000).
• Over 10,000 international fans travelled to Bahrain for the race weekend, the highest number ever.
• Max Verstappen secures his first ever Bahrain Grand Prix victory

Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, today announced a record sell-out crowd for the final day of the 2023 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The 36,000 spectators who witnessed another incredible race under the lights in Sakhir was the highest single day attendance in the race’s 19-year history, with a total of 99,500 attending over the weekend.

Commenting on the conclusion of the 2023 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Arif Rahimi, Chairman of Bahrain International Circuit, said:

“I congratulate Max Verstappen on his first ever victory in Bahrain, for what was an incredible race under the stars of Sakhir.

“Our sell-our crowd over the weekend reflects the incredible popularity of Formula 1 across the world. What is especially encouraging is that we are attracting more fans than ever before from overseas and also bringing in a new generation to the sport. Moreover, the passion of the Bahraini fans is as intense as I have ever seen.

“The success of our race would not be possible without the support of so many. I offer a particular thanks to Formula 1 and the FIA for everything that they do for the sport. I also thank the teams, Bahrain Motor Federation, marshals and all those who have supported us to deliver the spectacle of F1.”