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 MoreVerschoor opens F2 season with Sprint Race win
Verschoor opens F2 season with Sprint Race win
Richard Verschoor of Trident claimed the opening Sprint Race victory today in the FIA Formula 2 Championship’s 2022 season, held at Bahrain International Circuit in support of the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
Verschoor lined up in second on the start grid but was able to gain the lead heading into turn one.
After an eventful 23 laps, Verschoor went on to claim the chequered flag in a winning time of 43 minutes 34.983 seconds.
He finished just 1.853 seconds ahead of Jehan Daruvala of Prema Racing. Liam Lawson of Carlin completed the podium placers in third going 4.975 seconds behind the winner.
Ralph Boschung was fourth for Campis Racing, Felipe Drugovich of MP Motorsport was fifth, Lawson’s teammate Logan Sargeant came sixth, while Juri Vips of Hitech Grand Prix and Ayumu Iwasa of Dams rounded out the top eight.
The F2 field will now be holding its Feature Race on Sunday to wrap up this weekend’s first round. The 32-lapper is scheduled for a 1.40pm start and it will see Virtuosi Racing’s Jack Doohan on pole.
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