His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday toured the Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) track and pit lane ahead of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2022.
He emphasised that the kingdom is delighted to welcome the F1 community back to the home of motorsport in the Middle East.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted the success of this year’s Grand Prix, with a crowd of 98,000 motorsports enthusiasts in attendance across the four-day event.
HRH Prince Salman noted that Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix has become an important event in the global racing calendar and that the kingdom has a track record of hosting successful motorsports events thanks to the collaborative efforts of Team Bahrain.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister highlighted that the Bahrain International Circuit’s efficiency and enthusiasm for hosting motorsports events has enhanced Bahrain’s position in global sports.
He observed that the Bahrain International Circuit’s completion of an onsite solar production facility has supported the kingdom’s, and Formula 1’s, net-zero ambitions.
The facility, which covers the entire energy requirements of the Formula 1 weekend, will be expanded to further off-set the Bahrain International Circuit’s annual energy needs.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, was accompanied by His Majesty’s representative for humanitarian work and youth affairs Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman’s private secretary, Bahrain Motor Federation president and FIA Vice-President for Sport (Middle East) Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa.
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