Bahrain International Circuit welcomes 37 countries on track in F1 weekend

TDT | Manama                                                      

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Kingdom of Bahrain’s 20th anniversary celebrations in Formula 1 is set to be a truly global event, as Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) welcomes drivers from 37 countries at this weekend’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024.

Taking place from Thursday to Saturday at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, action is set to take place in four ultra-competitive series, headlined by F1, the pinnacle of all motor racing, and being supported by Formula 2, Formula 3, and the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME).

The event will be celebrating “20 Years of a Modern Classic”, with F1’s 57-lap main event being held for the first time on a Saturday night. Across all four series, a total of 92 competitors will be suiting up and lining up on the grid in their respective championships

. These include 20 apiece for F1 and the PCCME, 22 for F2 and 30 in F3.

The F1 weekend promises a packed schedule of racing on all three days, starting Thursday and culminating with the highly anticipated season-opening grand prix in Bahrain—the first of a record 24 rounds on the 2024 FIA F1 World Championship.

Tickets to this year’s historic event have already completely sold out for BIC’s grandstands.

Landmark

Fans who are hoping to be a part of the landmark occasion can still take advantage of two of BIC’s hospitality options,The Dome by F1 Experiences and The Champions Club.

There is some availability in each, both of which offer exclusive experiences in an unmatched setting.

The Dome by F1 Experiences and The Champions Club are specially curated hospitality options created in cooperation with F1 Experiences for the most passionate of F1 enthusiasts.

To purchase these hospitality packages, go to bahraingp.com, call the BIC Hotline on +973- 17450000, or visit the BIC stand at City Centre Bahrain or the Beyon Money BIC Fan Village at Block 338 in Adliya.

The racing this weekend will be complemented by the biggest-ever off-track entertainment programme lined up by BIC for the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

This will be highlighted by the live musical performances of world-renowned industry icons, including a Friday night concert by multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning artist Zedd, and a post-race, Saturday night concert by superstar DJ and producer Diplo.

Furthermore, there are thrilling carnival rides; kids’ shows featuring some of their favourite Nickelodeon characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Paw Patrol and Shimmer and Shine; an extreme circus; roaming entertainers; an F1 Fanzone with many activities offering a genuine F1 exp