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 MoreSherif Al Mahdy promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at BIC
Sherif Al Mahdy promoted to Chief Commercial Officer at BIC
Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, is pleased to announce that Sherif Al Mahdy has been promoted to the role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Al Mahdy previously held the role of Commercial Director at the circuit, a position he has held since 2012. Prior to this, he was BIC’s Senior Manager of Sporting and Championships for close to six years.
Most recently as Commercial Director, Al Mahdy has been instrumental in growing and enhancing BIC’s commercial operations at the circuit, developing strong new commercial partnerships, driving the sales growth for Formula 1 and bringing in major new corporate events and retail experiences to the circuit.
Earlier in his career at BIC, Al Mahdy played a key role in the rise of several racing series at the national and regional levels, including the hugely popular Porsche Sprint Challenge Middle East and the BIC 2,000cc Challenge.
Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa Chief Executive of Bahrain International Circuit, said:
“Sherif has been with us since 2007 and has been instrumental in growing and enhancing our commercial operations over that time. I look forward to our commercial division continuing to grow under his leadership.”
Sherif Al Mahdy, Chief Commercial Officer, said:
“It’s a great honour to be appointed to this role at a hugely exciting time for us at the Circuit. We have just delivered our strongest ever commercial performance for F1 and our year-round experiences and events at the circuit continue to grow. I look forward to building on that momentum well into the future.”