'Shukran' Bahrain

Manama : Chanting fans, riveting energy and a roaring welcome is what made the King of Latin Pop shout back to the crowd: “Shukran Bahrain.”

Last night’s F1 mania concluded with probably one of the biggest concerts to ever take place in Bahrain.  Enrique Iglesias had already created a buzz when it was confirmed early March that he will be the headlining performer at the biggest motorsport this year, and the excitement had begun escalating ever since. It was worth the wait as the megastar certainly knew how to keep the crowd on its toes. 

The curtain dropped on the second day of the 2017 Gulf Air Formula1 Bahrain Grand Prix extravagantly when thousands gathered around the village vending area were fixated into a state musical frenzy.

Gigantic balloons, fire effects, laser lights and shooting confetti is what made it an impeccable performance and the perfect way to transit into the last day of this year’s Bahrain Grand Prix. The crowd remained excited, pumped and the energy was tremendous as people swayed to his award winning singles including many of his Spanish hits. Enrique’s global popularity is undeniable, and he is one of the biggest artists ever to grace the stage at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. 

Holding the record for most number-one hits, the 41 year old’s energy was electrifying as he kept the large crowd entertained with his happening live performance. Getting up close and personal with fans as he moved from one side of the stage to the other, he praised the crowd saying: “You guys are great, “as he concluded on a high note. 

His act was followed by that of Steve Aoki - an electronic dance music icon who has collaborated with other major artists such as Linkin Park, Afrojack, LMFAO, among others. Aoki was ranked Best DJ in America by DJ Times in 2015, and managed to rock the airwaves with his hugely popular tracks. Certainly one of the best musical nights to come out of the Bahrain Grand Prix.